the impact of the TFD and its associated products. Since these recommendations align closely with what is included in the ‘How-to’ guide for implementing the TFD-like product (also developed by Social Finance), we have included references to the guide where appropriate. Declaration of interests Social Finance itself declares no conflict of interest in respect of this report. We acknowledge that Gary Davies, who was head of the service tasked with developing the TFD in Bristol City Council, subsequently supported Somerset Council to develop the funding proposal to evaluate the TFD - of which this report is the principal output. Additionally, he was involved in overseeing the evaluation process on behalf of Somerset - as a member of the Governance Group, by attending the Technical Advisory Group, and by attending a fortnightly progress update to the Department for Education. Social Finance took measures to manage any potential conflict of interest by ensuring that Gary was not involved in decisions around the design of the research process, the structure of the report, its findings or recommendations. Although he attended the above groups, he did not chair these or have a role in preparing, reporting on or providing specific advice for these meetings. Social Finance Limited +44 (0) 20 7770 6836 87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ socialfinance.org.uk 8 2. Introduction 2.1 Context for Evaluation In May 2022, in response to the release of the independent review of children’s social care and the national review into the murders of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson, HM Government committed to take action to drive forward three data and digital priority areas:  Improving Children’s Social Care data collection, and how data is shared to inform decision- making,  Improving c