Activity Output Files: These files are utilised via a reporting dashboard that profiles service delivery activities. The objective is to convey a richer understanding of the work of the VCFSE sector in supporting people, families, and communities.
Submission of Files: Submitted as an Excel file. The content and preferred structure of the files are described in the table below.
Content and Structure: The data file should include the columns listed in this table, noting that:
Before submitting please ensure you data contains the mandatory content as described in the table below.
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Note your data file can contain additional data columns not listed here, but these will not necessarily be used in the analysis and dashboard.
| Column | Title | Size (no. of characters) | Format | Mandatory (yes/options/Desired) | Row Content Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demographics | 50 | Text | Yes | The value should be one of the following: • Children and Young People • Everyone • Families • Females • LGBTQ+ • Lone Parents • Males • Older People • People From Minoritised Communities • People with Mental Health Difficulties • People with Multiple Disabilities • People with Physical Disabilities • Refugees-Asylum Seekers-Immigrants |
| 2 | Date_From | dd/mm/yyyy | Yes | First day of the reporting period | |
| 3 | Date_To | dd/mm/yyyy | Yes | Last day of the reporting period | |
| 4 | Provider | 50 | Text | Yes | Registered organisation name |
| 5 | Location | 20 | Text | Optional | County name |
| 6 | Sublocation | 20 | Text | Optional | Name of town or other locality into which the services were provided |
| 7 | Ethinic_Identity | 20 | Text | Optional | Ethnicity of the recipient receiving the service |
| 8 | Gender | 15 | Text | Optional | Gender of the recipient receiving the services |
| 9 | Age | 3 | Number | Optional | Age of the recipient receiving the service |
| 10 | Primary_Presenting_Need | 100 | Text | Desired | Short description or phrase i.e. Anxiety or ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, attachment needs |
| 11 | Measure_Description | 25 | Text | Yes | Example could include Hours, Sessions, or Chats – something to describes succinctly the nature of the engagement/support provided |
| 12 | Measure_Units | Numeric | Yes | For example Sum of Hours, or Count of sessions, Number of chats | |
| 13 | Service Description | 100 | Text | Desired | A short standard description of the service provided |
| 14 | Progression | 100 | Text | Desired | A short summary of the engagement outcome |