Using Data To Support Peer Challenge

Carole Brooks - C4EO Associate

1

Why is data important?• High level data only indicates

• Deep dive and analysis: the story behind the headlines

• Softer intelligence

• Triangulate: what peer challengers know, the level of LA knowledge and understanding, what children /families say

The Children's Improvement Board asked C4EO to develop:

C4EO’s existing offer

• Data Specialists

• Tailored support

• Data Tool

New CIB deliverables

• Prototype data profiles

• Data architecture

• Links to LGID Inform

C4EO also developed

• Webinar training

• Data Directors Summary (knowledge review)

• Self assessment framework

• Performance Audit

Consultation findings…• 63 respondents to online survey (58 LAs inc. 25 DCSs)• Further one to one and group meetings with 5 LAs,

DfE, other sector colleaguesWho said….• need rationalisation and synergy of data profiles• include a context page (inc IMD)• change the format and order

Consultation findings… (cont.)A national set of performance indicators should be:• outcome focussed• include early years, care and adoption indicators• include less attainment indicators• be aligned to DfE proposed new safeguarding

indicators

Proposed next steps• Refine the LA profile following sector feedback

• Continue work between C4EO data tool and LGID Inform

• Ensure there is a good knowledge hub

• How can data and it’s use can be further developed to support peer challengers and DCS/Lead members.

• Continue to listen to the needs of sector, including early adopters and peer challengers and develop data with them