Note: This rule was added by DFE in the 2023/24 v1.2 validation check document. It replaces SW11STG2 (#679)
Error information
Error code
SW11bSTG2
Description to display
There should be a social worker episode open on 31 March. Social worker episode has ended before 31 March and no subsequent social worker episode has been provided.
DfE Long-form description of error
The social worker episode has ended before 31 March and no following social worker episode has been provided.
All social worker episodes should be provided for the time period 1 April to 31 March 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.
If there is no social worker on 31 March then please request a bypass and provide a reason.
DfE suggested coding
If <SW_DEC> >= (<COLLECTION_END_DATE> - 5 days)
then next social worker episode <SW_DECOM> must be present
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 SW11STG2 (#679)
Error information
Error code
SW11bSTG2
Description to display
There should be a social worker episode open on 31 March. Social worker episode has ended before 31 March and no subsequent social worker episode has been provided.
DfE Long-form description of error
The social worker episode has ended before 31 March and no following social worker episode has been provided. All social worker episodes should be provided for the time period 1 April to 31 March 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. If there is no social worker on 31 March then please request a bypass and provide a reason.
DfE suggested coding
If
<SW_DEC>>= (<COLLECTION_END_DATE>- 5 days) then next social worker episode<SW_DECOM>must be presentFor further info, refer to the DfE validation document here