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.
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 |