Events

Please join us for a workshop on forecasting models.

During this session, we will cover:

• An overview of the SEND Forecasting Tool and how it has been developed

• An explanation of simple averages and 3‑year weighted averages, and how they can be applied within the context of your local area

• How the SEND reform is placing increased emphasis on forecasting for children and young people (CYP) with SEND, particularly in relation to needs and provision

Please join us for the next D2I SEND Support Offer.

We will be discussing SEND reform and update on quarterly data collection, Inclusion Bases and Expert at Hand. 

Ofsted is consulting on proposed changes to how it inspects children's social care. You can find the consultation on gov.uk.  In this webinar we will explain the proposed changes and what they could mean for you.  

Join this webinar to:    

• hear directly from Ofsted about the proposed changes and the reasons behind them    

• raise any questions you may have about the proposals.  

This session is particularly relevant if you work in children's social care, including residential care, fostering, adoption, or safeguarding services, or if you have a leadership, commissioning or policy role connected to these services.  

The session will be recorded and available afterwards.

Please join us for the next SEND Reform Support Offer.

We will be focusing on preparing for a Quarterly Data Submission.

Applications Opening Soon!

We're launching a new cohort of the Social Care Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship, delivered by Corndel in partnership with Imperial College Business School.

Designed for analysts working in local government, this programme has already supported 200+ analysts across 80+ local authorities to develop technical and analytical skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.

New opportunity for 2026: Children's and Adults' Social Care analysts will join a single cohort, benefiting from shared learning, networking, and cross-sector collaboration.

Learners develop skills in:

• Python and SQL

• Data visualisation and statistical analysis

• Forecasting and predictive modelling

• Data governance

• Communicating insight

• AI literacy and responsible AI use

The programme leads to the Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard, runs over 18 months, requires 20% off-the-job learning, and is fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.

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.

Please join us for the next SEND Reform Support Offer. 

This is a chance for LA colleagues to attend and asks questions regarding the guidance document and seek any further clarifications.

We look forward to having you attend the event!

The Children’s Information Project is an innovative and collaborative project to improve the way that information about and from children, young people, and families is used in local and national government.

Join us for an open access conference in London on 23 September that will mark the conclusion of this project.

The conference will introduce a framework that has been designed to define, map, and support ethical and effective use of children’s information. This was developed together with, and informed by, partner local authorities and a wider learning network.

Designed for practitioners, managers, strategic leaders, or professionals working in early years, performance, and data, the event will offer practical insights and opportunities to reflect on how the framework can be applied in your own context.

Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, the Children's Information Project team comprises of researchers from the Rees Centre at University of Oxford, University of Sussex, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), specialist advisors from UCL and The Manchester Metropolitan University, four local authorities and Research in Practice.

Applications Opening Soon!

We're launching a new cohort of the Social Care Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship, delivered by Corndel in partnership with Imperial College Business School.

Designed for analysts working in local government, this programme has already supported 200+ analysts across 80+ local authorities to develop technical and analytical skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.

New opportunity for 2026: Children's and Adults' Social Care analysts will join a single cohort, benefiting from shared learning, networking, and cross-sector collaboration.

Learners develop skills in:

• Python and SQL

• Data visualisation and statistical analysis

• Forecasting and predictive modelling

• Data governance

• Communicating insight

• AI literacy and responsible AI use

The programme leads to the Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard, runs over 18 months, requires 20% off-the-job learning, and is fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.

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.

Please join us for the next SEND Reform Support Offer. 

We will be discussing process of data submission and validation rules.

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Dear NVEST Members,

We look forward to welcoming you to the next NVEST meeting. 

Further information, including the agenda, will be shared with you.

Please join us for the next SEND Reform Support Offer. 

This is a chance for LA colleagues to attend and asks questions regarding the guidance document and seek any further clarifications.

 We look forward to having you attend the event!