inspectors are onsite) We will provide secure means for the local authority to share this information. The lead inspector will provide details when they notify the local authority that the inspection/visit will take place. The lead inspector will make the final decision about whether to request or accept additional information based on whether: it is necessary for an accurate understanding of children’s experiences and social work practice is already sufficient information on the issue available through other sources in Annex A or primary evidence gathering. The lead inspector will maintain a record of requests for further information (Annex B). Child-level data When the lead inspector contacts the local authority, she/he will ask for lists containing child-level data. The local authority should provide the child-level data lists as soon as they are able. The table at the start of Annex A sets out expected deadlines for submission. Please provide these lists in Excel. Below is an outline of the broad contents of each list. Further detailed guidance about the fields for each list is available at To reduce burden on authorities we have aligned the information within the child-level lists with DfE guidance. If possible, please use descriptors and codes in line with the DfE basic data set’ and DfE definitions. If this is ‘common not possible, the local authority should provide a description or metadata explaining the codes they use. The child-level data lists we request are: List 1: All those who have been the subject of a contact in the three months before inspection. List 2: All those who have been the subject of an early help assessment, a common assessment or a targeted intervention in the six months before inspection. List 3: All those who have been the subject of a referral in the three months before inspection. List 4: All those who have been the subject of a statutory assessment in accordance with section 17 or section 47 of the Children Act 1989 in the six months before inspection.
inspectors are onsite) We will provide secure means for the local authority to share this information. The lead inspector will provide details when they notify the local authority that the inspection/visit will take place. The lead inspector will make the final decision about whether to request or accept additional information based on whether: it is necessary for an accurate understanding of children’s experiences and social work practice is already sufficient information on the issue available through other sources in Annex A or primary evidence gathering. The lead inspector will maintain a record of requests for further information (Annex B). Child-level data When the lead inspector contacts the local authority, she/he will ask for lists containing child-level data. The local authority should provide the child-level data lists as soon as they are able. The table at the start of Annex A sets out expected deadlines for submission. Please provide these lists in Excel. Below is an outline of the broad contents of each list. Further detailed guidance about the fields for each list is available at To reduce burden on authorities we have aligned the information within the child-level lists with DfE guidance. If possible, please use descriptors and codes in line with the DfE ‘common basic data set’ and DfE definitions. If this is not possible, the local authority should provide a description or metadata explaining the codes they use. The child-level data lists we request are: List 1: All those who have been the subject of a contact in the three months before inspection. List 2: All those who have been the subject of an early help assessment, a common assessment or a targeted intervention in the six months before inspection. List 3: All those who have been the subject of a referral in the three months before inspection. List 4: All those who have been the subject of a statutory assessment in accordance with section 17 or section 47 of the Children Act 1989 in the six months before inspection.