Children in need: preliminary longitudinal analysis

The Department for Education has published research and analysis on children in need: preliminary longitudinal analysis, showing social care journeys and educational outcomes of children in need between 2014 to 2015 and 2016 to 2017.

This publication presents the social care journeys of children in need between 2014 to 2015 and 2016 to 2017. The analysis explores the impact of social care journeys on educational outcomes.

This data and analysis is published alongside:

• the children in need review interim publication

• the summary of responses to the children in need review call for evidence

• an Early Intervention Foundation literature review

Taken together, these publications develop a stronger evidence base and understanding of what makes a difference to the educational outcomes of children in need.