Research and analysis
Data and digital maturity in children’s social care
Findings from a national survey of local authority data and digital capabilities in children’s social care.
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This survey forms part of a wider programme of work in which the Local Government Association, as part of the Data to Insight consortium, has collaborated with the Department for Education to design a Centre of Excellence for Data and Digital for children’s social care.
The survey’s purpose was to understand:
- local authorities’ current level of data and digital maturity
- how data, technology and digital capabilities are being used to support outcomes for children and their families
The survey also sought to identify where the Centre of Excellence can best provide support, and offered authorities the opportunity to influence its design.
Updates to this page
Published 30 July 2026