ADR UK flagship datasets are of significant research value and have wide appeal to researchers. This is integral to our mission to enable research that has the potential to lead to better informed policy decisions and more effective public services.
Search and explore the full details of each flagship dataset, including priority questions and existing findings, below. They are also findable in the ADR UK Data Catalogue and available for all accredited researchers to apply to access via one of ADR UK’s trusted research environments.
Flagship datasets all have approved legal gateways for research and are publicly documented. Guidance is available for anyone producing documentation for ADR UK flagship datasets.
Datasets
Children Receiving Care and Support Census - Wales
Following the commencement of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act in April 2016, the Children in Need Census was discontinued and replaced by the Children Receiving Care and Support Census. The dataset was created by the Welsh Government.
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Looked After Children Dataset - Wales
Looked After Children is a dataset provided by the Welsh Government. It contains information on children on care orders and in placements. Data also covers adoption from care and the number of children and young people leaving care.
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