Scottish Borders
Improving Data on
Looked After Children Project
Early Adopter 2008
Benefits
• Accurate data already being recorded, further
enhanced by SG funding
• No longer a need to generate an aggregate output
• Streamlined process for information management
• Support - Good communication between CoreLogic
and In-house IT section
Difficulties Encountered
• ProcXed SW
– Developing piece of software
– Data not in accessible format
– Difficulty in tracking down errors
– No aggregated output to check before
submission
• Not all data recorded within Framework-i
Lessons Learned
• Robust Project Management
– Set realistic timescales
– Allow ample time to test and resolve queries
• Collaboration from all parties – suppliers, users,
management and support staff
• Good communication must be in place and
coordinated (do not assume that they know)
• Consider fall-back system