Cost Calculator for Children’s Services How does the Cost Calculator link with statutory returns and performance indicators?

How does the Cost Calculator link with statutory returns and performance indicators?

Data files submitted for the SSDA 903 return can be directly imported to the Cost Calculator.

The Cost Calculator also produces some measures (e.g. the number of children with 3 or more placements in the last 12 months; GCSE results; number and dates of reviews) which correspond to established performance indicators.

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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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