Children’s experiences of social care survey feasibility study: Knowledge Exchange – March 2026

Thank you for signing up to take part in this Knowledge Exchange (KE) conversation. The focus of the KE is to hear from the sector on how information is gathered from children and young people on their experiences of Children’s Social Care (CSC) involvement in their lives. 

This KE is part of a feasibility study commissioned by DfE and led by Ipsos. The aim is to scope methods for drawing data together to build a representative, national picture of children, young people and families’ experiences with CSC. Research in Practice is working with Ipsos to draw sector expertise into this study. 

The study seeks to explore what might be optimal methods for gathering the experiences of children and young people across a range of ages and intervention types. Meeting the challenges of ensuring any approach is meaningful, ethical, proportionate and safe.

You can take part in this KE if you are a senior professional with experience and knowledge of methods currently used to collect data on children and young people’s experiences. We are keen to hear your perspectives about the feasibility of a national survey.

The KE discussion will be recorded, all contributions anonymised and themes from the discussion will feed into Ipsos initial scoping phase of this project. As such, we need to ensure you are happy to consent to take part in this discussion. Please take time to read the information on the invite, if you are happy to take part, complete the statement at the end to show that you consent – you can still choose to withdraw later during the research.

The first knowledge exchange will take place on 23rd March 12:30 - 14:00 online. There will be a second follow up session. We hope you will attend this second knowledge exchange session, and will send an invite nearer the time.