The current version of the Cost Calculator cannot calculate distances and use post-code analysis. We are examining how such data (and the distance data now required for the SSDA903 return) could be incorporated in future.
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- Who is using the Cost Calculator?
- How does the Cost Calculator compare with other packages on the market?
- What is involved in implementing the Cost Calculator and what assistance is available?
- How does the Cost Calculator define emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and children with disability (CWD)?
- Does the Cost Calculator distinguish between different placement providers and location within or outside the local authority area?
- Can the Cost Calculator use data on geographical distances and post-codes?
- How does the Calculator link costs to actual outcomes?
- How does the Cost Calculator link with statutory returns and performance indicators?
- Can the Cost Calculator predict future costs? What does the ‘What if’ analysis do?
- How can we ensure that only selected users are able to edit and delete data on children, placements and costs in the Cost Calculator?
- What if our financial information shows only the total paid to a carer, not the cost of each specific placement?
- Can we apply a different inflation rate to each cost component?
- The Calculator uses data based on weekly placement costs. What if our times period for payments differ?
- How does the Calculator handle historic costs?
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