Transform Data. Transform Lives

Venue: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh.

Date: 2 Sep 2026

Synopsis: Join children’s social work, policy and data leaders to explore how trusted insight can help Scotland improve outcomes for children and families.

Details:

Hosted by Duncan Dunlop MSP at the Scottish Parliament, this exclusive event brings together leaders from social care, local government, data and technology to explore how better use of insight can help Scotland understand the needs of children, young people and families, ease pressure on frontline teams and support more informed decisions when they matter most.

At this event, we’ll explore how Scotland can transform data into action, and action into better outcomes for children, young people and families. 

• Why Scotland needs to know its children better, and how stronger partnership across the system can help create lasting change.
• What the data challenge looks like in practice, what gets in the way, and what good could look like for children’s services.
• Lessons from North Yorkshire and how they’ve used technology to free up social workers time, including how innovation can support better decision making.
• How Simpson Associates supports organisations to turn trusted, joined-up data into insight, action and measurable outcomes.
• A spotlight on Scottish councils, sharing local perspectives, emerging ideas and opportunities for collaboration.
• A panel discussion with data leaders and social workers on the realities of change, the role of technology and the future vision for children’s services.

URL:
https://www.simpson-associates.co.uk/events/transform-data-transform-lives/

Contact:
Tel: 01904 234 510 e: info@simpson-associates.co.uk