roving the usability and functionality of CMS and the form design, including a review of language and terminology used by LAs, it could be reduced. We also found that large amounts of data is collected as supporting evidence for statutory and local data requirements. Alongside this, increasing business support resources available to social work practitioners would further reduce the burden of collection. The research did not identify any data that was currently not being recorded that could add significant value if it was collected. Practitioners told us that the data they collect is useful and supports good social work practice and it ultimately provides an understanding of the child/young person and their care journey. The research also crucially shows that the voices of children and young people are not always present within their care records. Practitioners, data consumers and young people acknowledged that these voices should be at the heart of good practice and recording. This research recommends that a co-produced set of data recording principles is developed between those who record the data, those who use the data, care experienced young people and their families. This can be achieved through an iterative and participatory approach that involves all users of this data. 13 DfE Project 2A: User research into social worker inputted data to CMS Section 2: Key messages and recommendations The following key messages and recommendations have been created using the data derived from all three phases of the research, and from conversations which took place with CSC professionals in the project steering group and the project show & tells. These conversations contextualised the findings and helped to align them with practice. Key message 1: Record keeping is an essential 