Note: This rule was added by DFE in the 2024/25 v1.0 validation check document. It is dependent on #637.
Error information
Error code
SW16bSTG2
Description to display
The social worker episode start date does not match the open episode at the end of last year.
DfE Long-form description of error
There was an open social worker episode at the end of last year, the first social worker episode this year must be consistent.
Check the social worker episode start date reported in both years.
DfE suggested coding
If present, where there is a previous collection year’s final social worker episode, and <SW_DEC> not provided, then first social worker episode of this year’s collection <SW_DECOM> be the same as the previous episode
For further info, refer to the DfE validation document here
Note: This rule was added by DFE in the 2024/25 v1.0 validation check document. It is dependent on #637.
Error information
Error code
SW16bSTG2
Description to display
The social worker episode start date does not match the open episode at the end of last year.
DfE Long-form description of error
There was an open social worker episode at the end of last year, the first social worker episode this year must be consistent. Check the social worker episode start date reported in both years.
DfE suggested coding
If present, where there is a previous collection year’s final social worker episode, and
<SW_DEC>not provided, then first social worker episode of this year’s collection<SW_DECOM>be the same as the previous episodeFor further info, refer to the DfE validation document here