This technical guidance is designed to support the interpretation of the data presented in the Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and the intelligence reports and needs assessments found in the library. It covers common acronyms and abbreviations, some technical terminology and statistical methods. Download slides as PDF
Child Poverty Needs Assessment
Under part 2 of the 2010 Child Poverty Act, Local Authorities and named partner authorities have a duty to cooperate to reduce and mitigate the effects of child poverty in their local areas. A local child poverty needs assessment was produced to understand the characteristics of low income and disadvantaged families in the area. Download […]
Children and Young People Mental Health Needs Assessment
The purpose of the Child and Young People Mental Health Needs Assessment is to describe the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of children in Wiltshire. It will be used to inform the direction of future iterations of the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy and Transformation Plans together with future commissioning of services across […]
Wiltshire Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing Survey
The Wiltshire Children and Young People’s (8 to 18+ years) Health and Wellbeing Survey aims to develop a better understanding of Wiltshire’s children and young people’s experiences of life, both inside and outside school. The survey helps schools to identify areas for improvement and to provide evidence that will influence future services provided by Wiltshire […]
National Child Measurement Programme
Excess weight in both children and adults is a major public health concern. Excess weight in childhood is potentially predictive of adult obesity and elevates risks of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and various other long term health conditions that can pervade into adulthood. First established in 2006, the National Child […]