Pro Bono Economics

Wasting money, wasting potential: The cost of SEND tribunals

PBE analysis, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, of the costs of SEND tribunals between local authorities in England and parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilites (SEND). Read more
The well-worn path: Children's services spending 2010-11 to 2021-22

PBE's latest analysis of local authority spending on children's services in England between 2010-11 and 2021-22. Read more
A break-even analysis of Starlight’s Distraction and Boost Box services

Pro Bono Economics conducted an analysis of Starlight's Distraction and Boost Box programmes, looking at the potential benefits, including 'freed up' NHS staff time and a reduction in the number of sedations, compared with the cost of delivery. Read more
White goods and wellbeing: Measuring the benefits of grants for fridge-freezers and washing machines

New analysis by PBE of the financial and wellbeing benefits of grants for fridge-freezers and washing machines, commissioned by the Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO). Read more

PBE uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK

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‘Councils wasted £60mn on tribunals over children with special educational needs,’ report finds

New analysis by PBE, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, reveals the cost of tribunals between local authorities and parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read more
PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, September 2023

Research and Policy Analyst Beth Kitson gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more
PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, July 2023

Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

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Minister Insights: Sir Oliver Letwin

Sir Oliver Letwin reflects on the Big Society initiative he helped David Cameron to spearhead in government, as well as giving his thoughts on the untapped potential that resides in civil society. Read more
Wasting money, wasting potential: The cost of SEND tribunals

PBE analysis, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, of the costs of SEND tribunals between local authorities in England and parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilites (SEND). Read more
The well-worn path: Children's services spending 2010-11 to 2021-22

PBE's latest analysis of local authority spending on children's services in England between 2010-11 and 2021-22. Read more

PBE uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK

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491

95%

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