Note: This rule was added by DFE in the 2023/24 v1.2 validation check document. It replaces rule SW11STG2 (#679)
Error information
Error code
SW11aSTG2
Description to display
Social worker episode has ended and no subsequent social worker episode has been provided.
DfE Long-form description of error
The social worker episode has ended.
All social worker episodes should be provided for the time period 1 April previous year to 31 March of the current year for a child looked after on 31 March, including periods when the child was no longer looked after if they still had a social worker,
Missing social worker episodes should be added.
DfE suggested coding
If <SW_DEC> < (<COLLECTION_END_DATE> - 5 days)
then next social worker episode <SW_DECOM> must be present and must be = (previous <SW_DEC> +/- 5 days)
For further info, refer to the DfE validation document here
Note: This rule was added by DFE in the 2023/24 v1.2 validation check document. It replaces rule SW11STG2 (#679)
Error information
Error code
SW11aSTG2
Description to display
Social worker episode has ended and no subsequent social worker episode has been provided.
DfE Long-form description of error
The social worker episode has ended. All social worker episodes should be provided for the time period 1 April previous year to 31 March of the current year for a child looked after on 31 March, including periods when the child was no longer looked after if they still had a social worker, Missing social worker episodes should be added.
DfE suggested coding
If
<SW_DEC>< (<COLLECTION_END_DATE>- 5 days) then next social worker episode<SW_DECOM>must be present and must be = (previous<SW_DEC>+/- 5 days)For further info, refer to the DfE validation document here