Guidance
Children in need census 2026 to 2027: guide
Guide for local authorities submitting children in need census 2026 to 2027 returns.
Applies to England
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This guide is for local authorities preparing a children in need census 2026 to 2027 return.
It includes information on:
- submission deadlines
- validation checks
- year-on-year checks
- data modules
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Published 18 November 2025
Last updated 30 December 2025
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Updated the children in need census 2026 to 2027 guide. The document's version history describes the changes.
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2025-12-30 15:16
Updated the children in need census 2026 to 2027 guide. The document’s version history describes the changes.
2025-11-18 17:57
First published.