April 2025
Sarah Rothera, a Research in Practice Associate, talks to Gary Davies and Gill Bawler from Somerset County Council. We hear about their ongoing journey to develop a single digital view of the child and how they are supporting others to do the same.
Talking points
- Somerset's single digital view of the child.
- Key factors for developing a single digital view of the child, such as:
- The importance of leadership, the right expertise, and strategy.
- Data, information governance, and legal considerations.
- Technical challenges and architecture.
- Ethics.
- The benefits, including:
- Impact on practice, productivity, outcomes, and relationships.
- Strategic benefits.
- Incorporating emerging technologies, such as AI.
- Somerset's collaboration with the Department for Education and 12 local authorities to evaluate readiness for developing their own platforms.
Part 1
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Part 2
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