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Children's Data: Collection Management Dissemination |
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This is the home page of the Data Sub Programme, bringing together Information Management in Schools (IMS) and the School Census. The combined website was launched in September 2005 with seven sections covering:
- information management in schools and local authorities (LAs)
- the collection and dissemination of data between schools, LAs and the Department and partners, including the School Census, PLASC and SLASC
- dialogue between the Department, LAs, suppliers of MIS, and other partners.
Comments on the site are welcome. Contact us at ims.mailbox@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk.
Click on the numbered links to access the main pages. Some lower pages are
also shown with direct links.
01 News, events and
information
This section provides:
- the latest news and announcements on data and information management events, such as meetings and subgroups on Information on Children, Schools and Education (ICES) (formerly known as RIGs and SubRIGs) and the workshops on Early Years and other topics
- links to contacts in the Department and partner organisations
- an archive.
02 Data collections
This section sets out the arrangements and specifications for:
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the termly School Census
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related data collections.
03 Data transfers
This section provides:
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descriptions, specifications and arrangements for the use of the Common Transfer File (CTF)
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transfer files related to co-ordinated admissions
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the submission of teacher assessments (TAs) to the National Assessment Agency (NAA)
04 Data management
This section covers:
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the Fair Processing Notices (FPN) for pupils and the school workforce
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recording of pupils' absence and attendance at school
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data definitions, specifications and arrangements related to the common basic data sets (CBDS)
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exclusions data.
05 Data dissemination
This section covers the Data Dissemination and Access project,
initiated in mid-2005, to help the Department and its partners make the most
effective use of available school and pupil-related data.
06 MIS software suppliers
This section provides information for MIS software suppliers and
reports of meetings.
07 Training and qualifications
This section covers training and qualifications for school and LEA
staff in information management and the use of data.
Page updated 31 December 2007
