Data to Insight is not a software supplier in the traditional sense -- we're here to help local authority (LA) colleagues get work done and share it with each other. The best thing about Data to Insight is the community of analysts who are doing and sharing great work through this network.
We recognise that different LAs want different levels of engagement with our work. As such, we offer four key collaboration approaches to suit different users’ information needs.
Social Care Data Analyst Apprenticeships
Corndel, Data to Insight and Social Finance are proud to offer data professionals the opportunity to build the skills needed to confidently manipulate, analyse, and clearly communicate complex datasets. Together, we've developed a programme specifically designed to help local authorities build data and digital capability across Children's and Adults' Social Care services.
Drawing on the expertise of Data to Insight, Social Finance and sector practitioners, the programme supports analysts to strengthen their understanding, handling and communication of social care data, helping insight translate into real service improvement.
Alongside structured learning, participants benefit from networking with peers working in social care services across the country. For the first time, the 2026 cohort will bring together analysts from both Children's and Adults' Social Care, creating opportunities to share learning, best practice and common challenges across service areas.
The programme is delivered in partnership with Imperial College Business School, providing further opportunities to connect with a wider community of like-minded data professionals. The course is shaped directly by the sector. We have surveyed and interviewed social care analysts to understand their challenges and priorities, ensuring the content is practical, relevant and tailored to their needs and contexts.
Since launching in March 2021, we’ve delivered six intakes and are now a growing community of over 200 analysts from more than 80 local authorities. Of those who have completed the apprenticeship, 62% achieved a distinction. We continue to evolve and improve the programme based on learner feedback and ongoing engagement with the sector.
The Social Care Data Analyst Apprenticeship
The D2I programme combines industry-leading Data Analyst apprenticeship training with learning tailored to the challenges and opportunities facing social care analysts in local government.
Learners develop practical skills in Python, SQL, data visualisation, statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modelling, data governance, AI literacy and communicating insight to decision-makers.
Qualification: Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
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18-month blended learning delivery model
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Fortnightly coaching with a Professional Development Expert
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Hands-on workshops delivered by experienced data scientists
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Bite-sized, practical projects to embed learning
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Flexible learning content in a range of formats
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Fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy
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Access to a national network of social care analysts across local authorities
Who should apply?
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Children's Social Care analysts
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Adult Social Care analysts
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Performance and intelligence officers
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Data and reporting analysts working with Children's or Adults' Social Care data
Benefits for local authorities
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Build analytical capability within Children's and Adults' Social Care services.
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Reduce reliance on manual reporting through automation and improved data skills.
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Strengthen evidence-based decision making using high-quality analysis and insight.
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Develop and retain talent using Apprenticeship Levy funding.
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Apply learning directly to workplace projects that deliver tangible service improvements.
Applications opening for the November 2026 cohort
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We're pleased to be launching the next cohort of the Social Care Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship.
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For the first time, the programme will bring together analysts from both Children's and Adults' Social Care, creating opportunities to share learning, best practice and common challenges across service areas.
Briefing sessions
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We will be holding two online briefing sessions for prospective applicants and managers. Both sessions will cover the same content, so you only need to attend one.
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9 September 2026 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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29 September 2026 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Key dates
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Applications close: 6 October 2026
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Programme starts: 17 November 2026
Designed for analysts working across Children's and Adults'
Social Care
Unlock new insights
Develop advanced skills in data transformation, analysis and modelling to answer complex questions and support service improvement.
Automate routine tasks
Reduce manual reporting and free up time for deeper analysis, forecasting and decision support.
Learn through real social care data
Learn alongside your peers
Get trained for free
Access high-quality training and professional development at no additional cost to your organisation.
Build practical technical skills
Apply your learning to practical challenges and datasets relevant to Children's and Adults' Social Care services.
Join a national network of social care analysts, sharing learning, experience and best practice across local authorities.
Develop expertise in SQL, Python, visualisation and statistical analysis through real-world projects.
See how learners have applied their skills in the workplace
Forecasting demand
Predictive analytics
Data-driven insight
A learner developed a monthly forecast of social care referrals using several years of historical data. They also explored how deprivation measures influenced demand across different local areas, helping improve understanding of future service pressures.
A learner used decision trees, logistic regression and random forest models to predict whether care leavers were likely to be in education, employment or training, helping identify factors associated with positive outcomes.
A learner applied statistical techniques to explore relationships between attendance, attainment, exclusions and socioeconomic indicators, providing evidence to support service planning and improvement.
You can register your interest in future cohorts below.
About this programme
This offer is led by Data to Insight and was established in partnership with Social Finance, the South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) and the Children's Services National Performance and Information Managers Group (NPIMG).
Drawing on expertise from across the sector, the programme has been designed to build analytical capability and support data-driven decision making within Children's and Adults' Social Care services.
The programme was initially supported through funding from the Department for Education.
The apprenticeship is delivered by Corndel, in partnership with Imperial College Business School.