Accredited researchers based in UK institutions can now apply to access ECHILD data through the ONS Secure Research Service (SRS).

A new research protocol has been published to investigate the educational outcomes of children with neurodisability in England. Led by researchers at University College London and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the study will use the Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data (ECHILD) database.

The study will focus on children born between 2003 and 2008. It will track their educational progress at key stages in school: when they're 5, 7, and 11 years old. By linking hospital records (HES) with the National Pupil Database (NPD), researchers hope to understand how well children with neurodisabilities are doing academically compared to unaffected children. Children with neurodisability make up 3.8% of the primary school population in England and are a key research focus as they have complex health needs and are likely to struggle in school.

This study forms part of the wider Health Outcomes of young People in Education (HOPE) research programme which uses administrative data to explore variation in SEN provision and its impact on health and education outcomes.

Read the publication here.

Exciting Job Opportunity for a Research Fellow in Epidemiology in the ECHILD team at UCL ICH - Apply by 30 May 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's health? We are seeking an ambitious researcher to join the ECHILD team as a Research Fellow working on the ADR Community Catalyst for Children at Risk of Poor Outcomes.

This role will involve the quantitative analysis of the ECHILD database of linked national administrative health, education and children’s social care data hosted in the ONS Secure Research Service. The research focus will be on children in contact with social care services.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children. As part of the School of Life & Medical Sciences in London, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and innovation.

For more information, including the full job description and application process, please click here

ECHILD Team Introduces the New Mother-Baby Linked Cohort of Health, Education, and Social Care Data

The Family Nurse Partnership is an early home visiting service for first time teenage mothers.