School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart BHHSnewberrybass
The document discusses the Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart, which is used to assess a school's level of technology integration and readiness across several key areas. The STaR Chart helps schools determine professional development needs, assign funding, and report data for grants and statewide summaries. It also allows schools to evaluate their technology status in comparison to state trends and recommendations. The presentation provides an overview of the STaR Chart and its impacts on students, teachers, campuses, and the state education system in Texas.
School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chartnewberrybass
The document discusses the Texas School Technology and Readiness (STaR) Chart, which is used to assess technology readiness in schools. The STaR Chart evaluates schools in key areas like teaching and learning, infrastructure, and leadership. It provides data to determine professional development needs, assign funding, and report on technology use to meet No Child Left Behind requirements. The document presents Barbers Hill High School's STaR Chart results and makes recommendations to improve communication, professional development, and educator attitudes around educational technology.
This document provides guidance for referring students for a multidisciplinary evaluation after attempting research-based classroom interventions. It lists the documentation that should be included in the referral packet, such as the student's educational history, benchmark data, targeted areas of concern, details of classroom instruction and interventions provided, diagnostic assessment results, target goals, peer achievement levels, and progress monitoring results. It also outlines the process for scheduling an evaluation meeting, providing parents with procedural safeguards and notice of the referral decision.
This document summarizes efforts at the University of Michigan to establish data management support services for faculty. It describes piloting these services with the College of Engineering, including developing resources like a web guide on writing NSF data management plans and workshops. A faculty survey found moderate familiarity with data management plans but high rates of having written one. Analysis of plans submitted to NSF found variability in quality and detail. Next steps include further integrating data management planning into research processes and expanding support to other colleges.
New developments in the CWTS Leiden RankingLudo Waltman
This document discusses new developments in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. It introduces indicators of gender balance and open access publishing that have been added to the ranking. The gender indicators measure the proportion of male and female authors and authorships. The open access indicators measure the proportion of a university's publications that are openly accessible via various open access routes like gold, hybrid, green or bronze open access. The document provides examples of these new indicators for different universities and regions to demonstrate how they can provide insights into gender balance and open access practices over time.
An in-depth bibliometric perspective on China’s scientific performanceLudo Waltman
This document discusses China's scientific performance based on bibliometric analysis. It finds:
- China's scientific output and impact has grown tremendously, with its share of world publications rising from 3% in 2000 to 17% in 2015.
- Chinese research is particularly strong in physical sciences, engineering, mathematics and computer science.
- Analysis of individual institutions like Zhejiang University and Fudan University reveals their research strengths in specific micro-level research areas.
- The document advocates for responsible use of bibliometrics and more detailed analyses to provide context beyond high-level statistics.
A presentation by Glyn Jones, Welsh Government Chief Statistician, at the launch of the Administrative Data Research Centre Wales on Monday 23rd March 2015.
A scientometric perspective on university rankingLudo Waltman
This document discusses responsible use of university rankings, using the CWTS Leiden Ranking as an example. It outlines principles for ranking design, interpretation, and use. Key points include distinguishing size-dependent and size-independent indicators, acknowledging uncertainty, and considering values beyond ranks. Rankings provide valuable but limited information and should not be used simplistically or as a sole performance measure. Multiple dimensions of university work are not represented in rankings.
Taking advantage of openness: understanding the variety of perspectives on op...OER Hub
There has been considerable coverage of the growth of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that give free access to courses that have familiar structures. However, there are many other ways in which Open Educational Resources are being used and influencing education. In the OER Research Hub we have worked across educational sectors looking at ways that OER are being adopted and used. In this paper we step back from some of the detailed work with collaborating projects to consider their different motivations and shared challenges. The case studies show how openness acts as inspiration, however the impact of openness can be harder to see. Our survey data is showing how open aspects can seem less important as projects seek to build to broad engagement, and that aims of widening access are challenged by findings that open education appeals to those who already have existing confidence and experience. The actions of the collaborating partners seek to address these issues for example through courses that help develop understanding of openness and by understanding the groups that they serve who have special needs.
The document provides guidance for elementary student referrals for special education evaluations in fall 2009. It lists the documentation that should be included in referral packets, such as the student's educational history, benchmark data, targeted areas of concern, documentation of classroom interventions, diagnostic assessment results, target goals, peer mastery levels, and progress monitoring results. It also notes that interventions should be provided as intended for an appropriate duration and intensity. The document instructs staff to schedule a meeting within 10 days of a written evaluation request, provide parents with procedural safeguards and intervention information, and forward referral packets within 24 hours of deciding to refer a student for evaluation.
The document discusses challenges in using student performance data and teacher information to measure educational productivity. It identifies issues such as poor links between student and teacher data, a lack of data on educational system inputs, and gaps in core information systems that hinder productivity analysis. It also notes analytical gaps like difficulties assigning productivity when tests are given mid-year and a lack of connections between testing and licensure data. Solutions proposed include improving gradebook and testing data collection, developing tracking systems for professional development, and integrating human resources and learning management systems to facilitate more accurate productivity measurement.
Sustainability of GEPs and Networks in Research Funding OrganisationsSUPERA project
Presentation held by Jana Dvořáčková (Technology Agency of the Czech Republic) during the Supera Final Conference, organised by SUPERA on 25 March 2022.
From assessment to action: Impact of student assessment data on educational policy reform for sustainable future.
Autors: Laura Paviot and Mioko Saito, from IIEP-UNESCO
Scientix 8th SPNE Brussels 16 October 2015: Learning math and languages throu...Brussels, Belgium
Presentation of the project "Learning math and languages through research and cooperation - MatLan"- Romania, held during the 8th Science Projects' Networking Event, Brussels, 16 October 2015
The Texas Star Chart provides a technology measurement system for Frederick Douglass Elementary School mandated by No Child Left Behind. It measures the school's performance in 4 key areas: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership/Administration/Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology. Administrators analyzed the school's data in these areas and will use current resources and acquire new ones to meet the state's technology goals for 2020 by showing yearly improvement as informed by an annual teacher survey.
The document discusses a district rollout plan for collaborative data analysis in PUSD from 2009-2010. The goal was to provide teachers with ongoing tools and processes to introduce data to staff to improve instruction. Key aspects included analyzing CST cluster data through an inquiry cycle, reviewing overall test results, and participating in classroom-level data reviews. A variety of assessment types would be used, including formative, summative, screening, and diagnostic tests. Teachers would analyze large group CST cluster reports using a provided worksheet and agenda as a guide.
Empirical Investigations that Supported the Development of OpenEssayist: A Tool for Drafting Academic Essays
Denise Whitelock
1st International Workshop on Technology-Enhanced Assessment, Analytics and Feedback (TEAAF2014)
Two professionals from the University of Maryland compare and share best practices for measuring student success with the University of Johannesburg. This presentation is a summary of their visit.
The document discusses using data analysis to create systemic change in schools through a single plan for student achievement. It recommends identifying performance gaps and their systemic causes, then crafting systemic solutions like changing schedules or textbook purchases. Schools should create feedback systems for staff and professional development to monitor progress, making adjustments as needed. The goal is to increase awareness of challenges, engage stakeholders, and create lasting improvements in student achievement through strategic, evolutionary processes that build teacher capacity and shed ineffective practices. An example given is transforming school culture from one of low feedback and isolation to a highly collaborative one focused on motivating instructional strategies known to improve outcomes.
How Student Data and Analytics can be used to Target Intervention and Improve...Kelly Rennie
Presentation delivered by John Gledhill at EUNIS 2015, showing how student analytics can be used to help universities better target intervention strategies at those students most in need and how to improve outcomes for students.
Open Access is increasingly a determining part of the structures and processes of scholarly communication, particularly in the emerging open science modus operandi, which presupposes the opening of all research components. Currently, most scholarly communication instances, products and services refer to open access in some way. The bibliographic indexes started to identify open access articles. New publishers were created, most commercial publishers started to publish open access journals or offer authors the possibility to publish open access articles in subscription journals. Open access mega journals have appeared. In developing countries, open access journals predominate, with emphasis on the pioneering SciELO Program, publishing open access journals from 1998, four years before the Budapest Open Access Initiative declaration. The preprints modality with open access availability of manuscripts before evaluation and publication in journals grows and new tools appear. Several innovative models have emerged in recent years to promote open access to journal articles, such as library consortia or crowdfunding. There is still difficulty and resistance from publishers in developing financial models that enable open access, and the calculation of article processing charges (APC) remains opaque. But the main force that can make the universalization of open access viable is public policies, the best example being currently the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program.
Before this landscape, this panel will analyze progress already achieved, the promising solutions and the persistent barriers in the routes towards the universalization of open access.
Syllabus
The classical open access modalities – gold route journals, green route, new models of open access financing, metrics on the status of open access, barriers to the universalization of open access, and open access policies.
Prium Vienna 2008 Eval 2 * PRIUM Project : What is next ?unica.projects
The document outlines the quality assurance policies and procedures at the University of Vienna. It discusses the mission, aims, and organization of quality assurance efforts, which include ensuring international standards, promoting innovation, and providing accountability. It describes the comprehensive peer-review evaluation process conducted every 5 years for faculties and service units, including a self-assessment report, site visit, and follow-up measures. Student course evaluations are also used to improve teaching quality.
The document outlines the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology which has a vision of providing engaging education preparing students for success. It discusses four key areas of focus: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership/administration, and infrastructure. It then summarizes the results of a campus completing the Texas STaR Chart for self-assessment of integrating technology, finding strengths in improved infrastructure but weaknesses in leadership/support for online learning and decreased budget/planning.
The document analyzes and compares the key visual features of magazines from several UK universities. It finds that most magazines feature prominent university logos and article headlines. They commonly use simplistic images related to campus life like buildings, students, and nature to portray the universities as welcoming, friendly environments for exploring life experiences. The images aim to attract readers by communicating messages about each university's culture and community.
Taking advantage of openness: understanding the variety of perspectives on op...OER Hub
There has been considerable coverage of the growth of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that give free access to courses that have familiar structures. However, there are many other ways in which Open Educational Resources are being used and influencing education. In the OER Research Hub we have worked across educational sectors looking at ways that OER are being adopted and used. In this paper we step back from some of the detailed work with collaborating projects to consider their different motivations and shared challenges. The case studies show how openness acts as inspiration, however the impact of openness can be harder to see. Our survey data is showing how open aspects can seem less important as projects seek to build to broad engagement, and that aims of widening access are challenged by findings that open education appeals to those who already have existing confidence and experience. The actions of the collaborating partners seek to address these issues for example through courses that help develop understanding of openness and by understanding the groups that they serve who have special needs.
The document provides guidance for elementary student referrals for special education evaluations in fall 2009. It lists the documentation that should be included in referral packets, such as the student's educational history, benchmark data, targeted areas of concern, documentation of classroom interventions, diagnostic assessment results, target goals, peer mastery levels, and progress monitoring results. It also notes that interventions should be provided as intended for an appropriate duration and intensity. The document instructs staff to schedule a meeting within 10 days of a written evaluation request, provide parents with procedural safeguards and intervention information, and forward referral packets within 24 hours of deciding to refer a student for evaluation.
The document discusses challenges in using student performance data and teacher information to measure educational productivity. It identifies issues such as poor links between student and teacher data, a lack of data on educational system inputs, and gaps in core information systems that hinder productivity analysis. It also notes analytical gaps like difficulties assigning productivity when tests are given mid-year and a lack of connections between testing and licensure data. Solutions proposed include improving gradebook and testing data collection, developing tracking systems for professional development, and integrating human resources and learning management systems to facilitate more accurate productivity measurement.
Sustainability of GEPs and Networks in Research Funding OrganisationsSUPERA project
Presentation held by Jana Dvořáčková (Technology Agency of the Czech Republic) during the Supera Final Conference, organised by SUPERA on 25 March 2022.
From assessment to action: Impact of student assessment data on educational policy reform for sustainable future.
Autors: Laura Paviot and Mioko Saito, from IIEP-UNESCO
Scientix 8th SPNE Brussels 16 October 2015: Learning math and languages throu...Brussels, Belgium
Presentation of the project "Learning math and languages through research and cooperation - MatLan"- Romania, held during the 8th Science Projects' Networking Event, Brussels, 16 October 2015
The Texas Star Chart provides a technology measurement system for Frederick Douglass Elementary School mandated by No Child Left Behind. It measures the school's performance in 4 key areas: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership/Administration/Instructional Support, and Infrastructure for Technology. Administrators analyzed the school's data in these areas and will use current resources and acquire new ones to meet the state's technology goals for 2020 by showing yearly improvement as informed by an annual teacher survey.
The document discusses a district rollout plan for collaborative data analysis in PUSD from 2009-2010. The goal was to provide teachers with ongoing tools and processes to introduce data to staff to improve instruction. Key aspects included analyzing CST cluster data through an inquiry cycle, reviewing overall test results, and participating in classroom-level data reviews. A variety of assessment types would be used, including formative, summative, screening, and diagnostic tests. Teachers would analyze large group CST cluster reports using a provided worksheet and agenda as a guide.
Empirical Investigations that Supported the Development of OpenEssayist: A Tool for Drafting Academic Essays
Denise Whitelock
1st International Workshop on Technology-Enhanced Assessment, Analytics and Feedback (TEAAF2014)
Two professionals from the University of Maryland compare and share best practices for measuring student success with the University of Johannesburg. This presentation is a summary of their visit.
The document discusses using data analysis to create systemic change in schools through a single plan for student achievement. It recommends identifying performance gaps and their systemic causes, then crafting systemic solutions like changing schedules or textbook purchases. Schools should create feedback systems for staff and professional development to monitor progress, making adjustments as needed. The goal is to increase awareness of challenges, engage stakeholders, and create lasting improvements in student achievement through strategic, evolutionary processes that build teacher capacity and shed ineffective practices. An example given is transforming school culture from one of low feedback and isolation to a highly collaborative one focused on motivating instructional strategies known to improve outcomes.
How Student Data and Analytics can be used to Target Intervention and Improve...Kelly Rennie
Presentation delivered by John Gledhill at EUNIS 2015, showing how student analytics can be used to help universities better target intervention strategies at those students most in need and how to improve outcomes for students.
Open Access is increasingly a determining part of the structures and processes of scholarly communication, particularly in the emerging open science modus operandi, which presupposes the opening of all research components. Currently, most scholarly communication instances, products and services refer to open access in some way. The bibliographic indexes started to identify open access articles. New publishers were created, most commercial publishers started to publish open access journals or offer authors the possibility to publish open access articles in subscription journals. Open access mega journals have appeared. In developing countries, open access journals predominate, with emphasis on the pioneering SciELO Program, publishing open access journals from 1998, four years before the Budapest Open Access Initiative declaration. The preprints modality with open access availability of manuscripts before evaluation and publication in journals grows and new tools appear. Several innovative models have emerged in recent years to promote open access to journal articles, such as library consortia or crowdfunding. There is still difficulty and resistance from publishers in developing financial models that enable open access, and the calculation of article processing charges (APC) remains opaque. But the main force that can make the universalization of open access viable is public policies, the best example being currently the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program.
Before this landscape, this panel will analyze progress already achieved, the promising solutions and the persistent barriers in the routes towards the universalization of open access.
Syllabus
The classical open access modalities – gold route journals, green route, new models of open access financing, metrics on the status of open access, barriers to the universalization of open access, and open access policies.
Prium Vienna 2008 Eval 2 * PRIUM Project : What is next ?unica.projects
The document outlines the quality assurance policies and procedures at the University of Vienna. It discusses the mission, aims, and organization of quality assurance efforts, which include ensuring international standards, promoting innovation, and providing accountability. It describes the comprehensive peer-review evaluation process conducted every 5 years for faculties and service units, including a self-assessment report, site visit, and follow-up measures. Student course evaluations are also used to improve teaching quality.
The document outlines the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology which has a vision of providing engaging education preparing students for success. It discusses four key areas of focus: teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership/administration, and infrastructure. It then summarizes the results of a campus completing the Texas STaR Chart for self-assessment of integrating technology, finding strengths in improved infrastructure but weaknesses in leadership/support for online learning and decreased budget/planning.
The document analyzes and compares the key visual features of magazines from several UK universities. It finds that most magazines feature prominent university logos and article headlines. They commonly use simplistic images related to campus life like buildings, students, and nature to portray the universities as welcoming, friendly environments for exploring life experiences. The images aim to attract readers by communicating messages about each university's culture and community.
The document discusses the anatomy of the heart including its valves and electrical system. It also mentions an electrocardiogram (EKG) and a coronary angiogram video. The heart's valves regulate blood flow through the heart while its electrical system controls the heartbeat. Imaging tests like EKGs and angiograms provide information about heart function and blood flow.
OOPS in PHP uses object-oriented programming principles. Everything is grouped into self-contained objects that have properties and methods. A class defines the common attributes and behaviors of objects, acting as a blueprint. Objects are instances of a class and inherit its properties and methods. Key OOP concepts in PHP include classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, access specifiers, constructors and destructors.
The South West Observatory organized various events in 2010-11 to disseminate its work and support members. Events included workshops on population projections and calculating local estimates, as well as seminars on using economic indicators and the regional economy. The Observatory drew on expertise from members and external speakers to provide both technical and policy-focused events for practitioners and decision-makers.
This is a project which encourages students to focus on what they need to do to pass their exams well. They will work in a small group to create a revision lesson which incorporates 3 activities for the class to do. The activities must be based on Costa's 3 levels of thinking.
The document summarizes results from a survey of faculty, international students, and non-international students about their experiences with and perceptions of plagiarism. Some key findings:
- International students were more likely to have frequently memorized texts for class and to view memorization similarly to memorizing multiplication tables.
- Most international students were aware of plagiarism before coming to the U.S. but many admitted to acts like copying ideas or rephrasing information without citation.
- Faculty reported plagiarism as a frequent issue, with nearly two-thirds having cases each term.
- There were differences in what each group viewed as examples of plagiarism, and international students saw many acts
- The document reports on a survey of over 1,900 college faculty about their use of social media both personally and professionally.
- It finds that over three-quarters of faculty have visited social media sites in the past month, with Facebook and YouTube being the most commonly used.
- While over 90% of faculty engage with social media for work, only around 80% use it for teaching purposes in their courses, such as assigning content for students to view.
Learning the Lessson - John Betty (Strategic Director for Development and Maj...South West Observatory
John Betty, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Strategic Director, spoke about how Local Investment Plans have been used to support the HCA’s work with his team, with a particular focus on Bath Riverside (a LIP priority for the West of England). This was part of the Homes and Communities Agency and the National Housing Federation held an event, Learning the Lessons from the Local Investment Plans
This document provides an overview of topics to be covered in an Ancient Egyptian History class, including:
- Maps and timelines to overview Egyptian history.
- The beginning of ritual burial and the introduction of written language.
- Discussion of Upper and Lower Egypt and what Egypt looked like.
- The transition from hunting/gathering to agriculture along the Nile River.
- The Royal Library of Alexandria, which collected the world's knowledge.
The document describes a proposed integrated screening program for breast, cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. The program would be implemented through Well Woman Clinics that provide comprehensive screening and early detection using cost-effective methods. The goals are to downstage cancers, improve outcomes, and reduce mortality. Screening would include clinical breast exams, cervical screening tests, and transvaginal ultrasounds. Positive cases would be referred for diagnostic procedures. The proposal outlines strategies for clinic operations, training, research, and public outreach to promote screening.
The document describes CarBrella, a retractable sunshade device for cars. It has a length of 60 cm and provides coverage of 3983.54 square cm when extended. The product targets car owners and will be sold through car dealers, petrol kiosks and supermarkets for $19.90 individually or $69.90 for a family pack of four. Financial projections estimate that producing 100 CarBrellas would cost $1400 on average, resulting in profits of $5.90 per single unit sold and $13.90 per family pack.
This document discusses using neural networks for product prediction in industries like IT and pharmaceuticals. It offers neural network algorithms, proof of concepts and products developed for the pharmaceutical industry. The contact provided has expertise and experience developing these neural network solutions for predicting biochemical pathways.
Digital Collections; Web 2.0, the Semantic Web and Linked DataKatie Hannan
This document provides an overview of digital collections, social media, the semantic web, and linked data. It discusses how social media has changed to be more interactive and put consumers in control of information. Digital collections now include more than just books, and items are part of larger donated sets. The semantic web uses metadata and linked data to add context to information by describing it in subject-predicate-object triples. Examples of linked data projects are also provided, such as the South Australian Red Cross Information Bureau project which links records about soldiers. The document concludes by discussing challenges and next steps for linked open data.
Jessica Cox was born without arms due to a rare congenital disease. Despite facing difficulties, she participated in activities like gymnastics, dancing, and singing. She felt opposed due to her lack of arms but channeled her energy into sports. Her parents supported her and told her she could achieve anything. She learned to drive and do everyday tasks without assistance. She became the first woman to pilot a plane without arms, flying solo for over 130 hours. She now works as a motivational speaker, hoping to inspire others through her story of overcoming challenges.
What's in the Mix: Felecia Alexander Visual ProfileFelecia Alexander
Felecia D. Alexander has over 18 years of experience providing executive administrative support and coordinating meetings, travel, and office supplies. She has a background in retail management and experience in fashion merchandising, promotions, marketing, and inventory management. Alexander also has experience as a contracts compliance coordinator ensuring projects met Florida Department of Transportation requirements. She is open to new opportunities and holds a public trust clearance.
This document discusses ratios and dimensional analysis. It provides examples of calculating density by using the ratio of mass to volume. It also gives the densities of some common substances and works through examples of using dimensional analysis to convert between units like seconds in an hour, feet in a certain number of centimeters, and millimeters to inches.
This report provides membership marketing data from over 230 trade associations. It finds that 49% of associations reported an increase in membership over the past year. The top reasons members join trade associations are networking and advocacy. Word-of-mouth and personal sales calls are the most effective recruitment channels. 44% of associations reported no change in member renewal rates over the past year, with over half having a 90% or higher renewal rate. The biggest challenges to growing membership are communicating value and overcoming negative perceptions of the association.
This slide pack illustrates the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) research into developing an alternative approach to producing administrative data-based population stocks and flows.
Monitoring Internal Migration in the United KingdomUKDSCensus
Internal migration in the UK saw modest declines in intensity from 2000-2001 to 2010-2011 according to census and administrative data, with the largest decreases for those aged 45-59. Inter-district migration distances also decreased slightly. When compared internationally, the UK's aggregate migration intensity was average. The document advocates for greater use of origin-destination census data, cross-national migration research, and consideration of scale and zonation effects in internal migration studies.
John Hollis from the Greater London Authority talks to the ARO group on Demography/Migration within London. This presentation was delivered on Wednesday 27th January 2010.
This document provides information about data sources on migration available from the GLA Intelligence Unit. It discusses various administrative data sources like the NHS Central Register and International Passenger Survey that provide information on internal and international migration trends in London. It also summarizes key findings from these sources, like over 30% of London's population being foreign-born. The document outlines the strengths and limitations of different data sources and highlights opportunities from the 2011 Census to improve understanding of migration patterns.
This presentation discusses subnational population projections for the West Midlands region of England produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The projections estimate population changes over 25 years based on past trends in fertility, mortality, and migration rates. The projections indicate that the West Midlands population will grow more slowly than most other English regions and will experience significant aging, with the proportion of residents aged 65 and older projected to rise notably by 2027.
Filling the 'migration gaps' - Can research outcomes help us improve migratio...Giampaolo Lanzieri
This document discusses using research outcomes to improve migration statistics by filling data gaps. It summarizes a decade of EU-supported migration research projects proposing consistent estimation methods. While methods are formally endorsed, limitations include technical skills, maturity of methods, and risk of inconsistent estimates. Options discussed include using estimates for validation, analysis, or adjusting official statistics, but challenges remain in operationalizing estimates. The document argues the need for continued progress in bridging the gap between statistics and research to better measure migration.
This summary provides an overview of key trends in international migration to and from the UK based on the latest statistical figures:
1. Provisional estimates show net migration increased to 212,000 in the year ending September 2013, up from 154,000 previously. Both immigration and emigration saw small increases/decreases.
2. Net migration of EU citizens doubled over this period while net non-EU migration saw a small decline. Immigration for work has been rising again after declining during and after the recession.
3. Visas issued increased 5% in the latest year, driven by rises in study and work visas. National insurance numbers allocated also grew, reflecting more EU than non-EU migrants coming
This document discusses key concepts and techniques for analyzing migration patterns. It begins by defining migration as a change in usual residence between geographic units, and defines related terms like migrants, place of origin/destination, migration streams, and types of migration. It then discusses major data sources for migration like censuses and surveys. The document outlines several methods for measuring migration patterns, like using place of birth, duration of residence, and survival ratios. It concludes by discussing determinants and consequences of internal migration and references for further information.
Presentation given as discussant at the Session on "Migration flows: data and measurement" at the Conference of European Statistics Stakeholders in Budapest on 21 October 2016
Does evidence actually influence policy? What can be done to improve the record?
Presentation by Priya Deshingkar, Research Director of the Migrating out of Poverty RPC
2015 01 09_briefing - non-european labour migration_mig_observatoryMiqui Mel
Non-EU labour migration to the UK increased from 1991 to a peak in 2004-2006, but has since declined. Skilled workers sponsored by employers (Tier 2 visas) make up the largest group of work visas. The majority of non-EU labour migrants are males aged 25-44 from Asian countries. Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas, which can lead to settlement, contribute most to the settled population in the UK compared to temporary work visas.
A webinar series where you can learn more about data and statistics. Everything from gathering your data and keeping it safe and secure to releasing figures that make a difference.
Anne Green, Principal Research Fellow at the University of Warwick's Institute of Employment Research, speaking at a workshop on population change hosted by the West Midlands Regional Observatory in Birmingham on 31 March 2009.
Ethnic Population Projections For The UK And Local AreasThink Ethnic
This document provides an overview of ethnic population projections conducted by researchers at the University of Leeds. It reviews methods for projecting ethnic populations and describes the model used in the Leeds projections. The projections estimate population sizes for 16 ethnic groups in the UK from 2001-2051, taking into account fertility, mortality, and internal and international migration. Assumptions and results are presented for each component driver as well as the overall projections for each ethnic group and how populations are projected to change spatially over time.
This document discusses key topics related to migration including definitions, types of migration, theories of migration, trends in international migration, and challenges. It defines various types of migration such as international, internal, circular, and net migration. Theories of migration discussed include early macro theories, neoclassical economic theories, and socio-political network theories. International migration is at an all-time high and trends include half of migrants moving between developing countries and some countries shifting from emigration to immigration. Prospects are that international migration rates will remain high due to economic and population disparities between countries. Challenges include integration of immigrants in receiving countries and "brain drain" issues in sending countries.
2014 12 16_briefing-immigration by category_migrationMiqui Mel
Immigration to the UK in 2013 totaled approximately 526,000 migrants. Non-European nationals made up 47% of immigrants at around 248,000 people. Work was the largest single category of immigration at 214,000 migrants, followed by study at 177,000 and family reunification at 71,000. Asylum applicants accounted for 4.6% of total immigration in 2013. Administrative data sources show higher numbers of migrants than official estimates but generally agree on the proportion of migrants in each category.
The document summarizes research conducted by Migrant Workers North West to understand motivations for migration and contributions of migrant workers in the UK. The organization aims to promote fair employment practices for migrant workers and provide support services. New research involved interviews with migrant workers to understand their experiences beyond "sensationalized" news headlines. The document dispels common myths about migrant workers, such as that they take jobs from British citizens or don't integrate/learn English. Migrant workers are found to fill labor needs, contribute economically, and seek better opportunities through work and language learning.
The document summarizes the progress and plans of the UK Office for National Statistics' (ONS) Administrative Data Census Project. The project aims to replace the traditional census with population statistics derived from administrative data by 2021. So far, the project has had success producing population estimates from linked health and tax records. However, fully replacing the census will require improved access to additional administrative data, better data linkage methods, and methods to produce a wider range of statistical outputs to meet user needs. The assessment concludes that while estimates of population size and numbers of households may be feasible by 2023, fully replacing the census with administrative data alone is unlikely due to limitations in available data and methods. Continued progress will depend on new legislation, engagement with
This case study examines what we can discover about circular patterns of movement into and out of the UK for non-EU nationals in Home Office data. This research has shown that people’s travel patterns can be complex and further examination is needed to understand what these patterns mean. The findings from this case study provide important insights that will be key to the successful development of a population and migration statistics system based on administrative data sources.
This document discusses data quality and monitoring of equality and diversity data. It provides information on how Northwest NHS monitors data quality using tools like Woven and eWIN reports. These reports track error counts in equality and diversity data fields over time and compare trusts within the region. High error fields include recruitment source, sexual orientation, and disability being blank. The document also provides workforce demographic statistics for the Northwest region from the NHS staff survey and compares this to regional population estimates.
Reviewing Local Investment Plans - What are the LIP drivers in the new landsc...South West Observatory
The document discusses the new landscape for Local Investment Plans (LIPs) in light of recent policy changes. Key drivers for reviewing LIPs include the duty to cooperate requirement in the Localism Bill, new investment strategies, and incentivizing planning and development through partnership working. Reviewing LIPs can help address barriers like infrastructure deficits and funding gaps by strengthening links to economic development, aligning public and private funding where possible, and engaging delivery partners to improve monitoring and outcomes. The benefits of reviewing LIPs include providing strategic direction for investment, focus for enabling work, continued collaboration, and attracting additional funding and business investment.
Local Investment Planning - a view of the future (Simon Nunn, Assistant Dire...South West Observatory
On 10 November the Homes and Communities Agency and the National Housing Federation held an event, Learning the Lessons from the Local Investment Plans. Simon Nunn, the National Housing Federation’s Assistant Director (Regions) spoke about how his team had worked with members across the South West on the LIPs in their areas.
Local Investment Planning - Learning Lessons and a view of the future (Phil S...South West Observatory
This document discusses lessons learned from the local investment planning (LIP) process and looks ahead to the future. It notes that housing associations were brought into the LIP process late and felt some large strategic sites were prioritized over traditional HA sites. It also discusses how the introduction of affordable rent programs with reduced grant levels later called the deliverability of schemes into question. Looking ahead, it suggests greater use of alternative funding sources, public land, and initiatives like the Growing Places Fund will be needed to support affordable housing delivery going forward.
The South and South West Executive Director at the HCA, Colin Molton, gave a presentation which covered where we are now as an agency and the importance of the Local Investment Planning to our future work.
This resource, compiled by Creating Excellence, contains case studies, tips, tools and contact details about localism in action. Includes:
> Participatory Budgeting
> Community Assets
> Community Led Planning
> Communities Taking the Lead.
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The document discusses different approaches to defining and measuring prosperity and well-being. It summarizes a conference that brought together experts to consider how notions of prosperity like health, wealth, and happiness are related, how to define and measure a common understanding of prosperity, and how to achieve prosperity. The conference provided presentations and debates on topics like sustainable development indicators, measuring health, wealth and happiness, and developing a principled prosperous society. The document aims to capture the various viewpoints discussed to inform public policy objectives and decision making.
This document provides a strategic analysis of the South West region from the Youth Participation in Learning Agency (YPLA). It includes the following key points:
1. The 16-18 year old population is projected to decline 11% in the South West between 2008-2017, compared to a 13% decline nationally. Plymouth specifically is projected to see a 19% decline.
2. Major industries in the South West include retail, health, and public administration, which together employ over 50% of the region's workforce.
3. The percentage of 16-18 year olds in the South West not in education, employment, or training (NEET) peaked at over 8% during the recession but has
The document outlines the Centre of Expertise on Influencing Behaviour's approach to enabling sustainable lifestyles through policy and communications. It reviews what sustainable living looks like, assesses current behaviours and policies, draws on models and theories of behaviour change, and tests approaches across government, business and communities. Key insights from evidence on motivations and barriers are identified for different policy areas like minimizing waste, environment protection, food and eco-upgrading homes. Understanding these factors informs developing interventions to address motivations and barriers at personal and societal levels.
LEPs to Date and the Importance of the Evidence Base - Andrew Field (BIS)South West Observatory
1. The document outlines the UK government's new approach to local economic growth through Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).
2. LEPs will be business-led boards that have access to funds like the Regional Growth Fund to support local economic development.
3. The roles of LEPs include improving the local business environment, supporting enterprise, and helping address unemployment. They will work with national bodies on economic development.
Strategic Analysis: Headlines for the South West - RIG Meeting January 2011South West Observatory
This document provides an overview and analysis of several publicly available data sources on employment, education, and demographics in the South West region of England. It summarizes trends in employment by industry from the Annual Business Inquiry, unemployment rates from the Job Seeker's Allowance Claimant Count, participation of 16-18 year olds in education from the Department for Education, skills needs from the National Employer Skills Survey, and population projections for youth from the ONS. Regional trends and comparisons are presented for each data source.
This document discusses key data sources and methods used in public health. It outlines several main sources of raw health data including births, deaths, hospital admissions, and prescriptions. These data are aggregated and linked to geography to measure population health indicators like mortality rates, life expectancy, and birth rates. Determinants of health like deprivation, lifestyle factors, and environment are also examined using surveys. The document explains methods like incidence, prevalence, crude rates, and age standardization used to analyze health data and measure the health of populations.
Health Intelligence & the role of the South West Public Health Observatory (S...South West Observatory
Paul Brown from SWPHO delivers an opening presentation on the role of the South West Public Health Observatory and the fundamentals in understanding public health intelligence.
Key Data Sources for Public Health - Local Perspective - Irina HollandSouth West Observatory
National data has advantages like comparability between areas and standard indicators/targets, but local data provides more granular, timely, and useful information for public health. Local data sources in Somerset include population statistics, lifestyle surveys, screening and vaccination rates, deprivation indices, and disease registers from general practices. Examples shown how local cervical cancer and childhood vaccination data can identify poorly performing areas for intervention, and how smoking and deprivation data were used to target communities for smoking cessation programs.
SWPHO's Helen Cooke delivers a training session on online resources to help inform understanding about Public Health issues and to aid decision making.
Economics Demystified: What Can We Learn about the South West Economy from Re...South West Observatory
Donald Barr, South West RDA/SWO Economy Module, delivers a presentation on how research can help support policy and enhance policy & the key questions researchers need to ask.
Gross value added (GVA) is a measure of economic activity that represents the total value of goods and services produced in an area. It can be calculated using an output, income, or expenditure approach. While GVA indicates economic scale and growth, it does not directly measure well-being as it ignores issues like income inequality, environmental impacts, and how production is used. Gross disposable household income (GDHI) measures amounts available for households to spend or save after taxes and represents a redistributive effect across areas. The regional index of sustainable economic well-being (R-ISEW) attempts to incorporate social and environmental factors into the analysis framework alongside economic indicators.
Chief Economist Nigel Jump delivers a presentation on the characteristics of and the challenges posed by the South West Economy. This presentation looks at world economic conditions including relative growth rates, trade shares and looks at the impact of the UK recession to date.
National population projections from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) provide consistent projections across geographic areas but may not fully reflect local conditions, while local projections can better incorporate local knowledge and policy impacts. Both sources are useful, though local projections are more accurate for short-term planning at the cost of consistency, so they complement each other and using both can help resource planning.
Harmonizing Multi-Agent Intelligence | Open Data Science Conference | Gary Ar...Gary Arora
This deck from my talk at the Open Data Science Conference explores how multi-agent AI systems can be used to solve practical, everyday problems — and how those same patterns scale to enterprise-grade workflows.
I cover the evolution of AI agents, when (and when not) to use multi-agent architectures, and how to design, orchestrate, and operationalize agentic systems for real impact. The presentation includes two live demos: one that books flights by checking my calendar, and another showcasing a tiny local visual language model for efficient multimodal tasks.
Key themes include:
✅ When to use single-agent vs. multi-agent setups
✅ How to define agent roles, memory, and coordination
✅ Using small/local models for performance and cost control
✅ Building scalable, reusable agent architectures
✅ Why personal use cases are the best way to learn before deploying to the enterprise
TrustArc Webinar: Cross-Border Data Transfers in 2025TrustArc
In 2025, cross-border data transfers are becoming harder to manage—not because there are no rules, the regulatory environment has become increasingly complex. Legal obligations vary by jurisdiction, and risk factors include national security, AI, and vendor exposure. Some of the examples of the recent developments that are reshaping how organizations must approach transfer governance:
- The U.S. DOJ’s new rule restricts the outbound transfer of sensitive personal data to foreign adversaries countries of concern, introducing national security-based exposure that privacy teams must now assess.
- The EDPB confirmed that GDPR applies to AI model training — meaning any model trained on EU personal data, regardless of location, must meet lawful processing and cross-border transfer standards.
- Recent enforcement — such as a €290 million GDPR fine against Uber for unlawful transfers and a €30.5 million fine against Clearview AI for scraping biometric data signals growing regulatory intolerance for cross-border data misuse, especially when transparency and lawful basis are lacking.
- Gartner forecasts that by 2027, over 40% of AI-related privacy violations will result from unintended cross-border data exposure via GenAI tools.
Together, these developments reflect a new era of privacy risk: not just legal exposure—but operational fragility. Privacy programs must/can now defend transfers at the system, vendor, and use-case level—with documentation, certification, and proactive governance.
The session blends policy/regulatory events and risk framing with practical enablement, using these developments to explain how TrustArc’s Data Mapping & Risk Manager, Assessment Manager and Assurance Services help organizations build defensible, scalable cross-border data transfer programs.
This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
🔍 Top 5 Qualities to Look for in Salesforce Partners in 2025
Choosing the right Salesforce partner is critical to ensuring a successful CRM transformation in 2025.
Refactoring meta-rauc-community: Cleaner Code, Better Maintenance, More MachinesLeon Anavi
RAUC is a widely used open-source solution for robust and secure software updates on embedded Linux devices. In 2020, the Yocto/OpenEmbedded layer meta-rauc-community was created to provide demo RAUC integrations for a variety of popular development boards. The goal was to support the embedded Linux community by offering practical, working examples of RAUC in action - helping developers get started quickly.
Since its inception, the layer has tracked and supported the Long Term Support (LTS) releases of the Yocto Project, including Dunfell (April 2020), Kirkstone (April 2022), and Scarthgap (April 2024), alongside active development in the main branch. Structured as a collection of layers tailored to different machine configurations, meta-rauc-community has delivered demo integrations for a wide variety of boards, utilizing their respective BSP layers. These include widely used platforms such as the Raspberry Pi, NXP i.MX6 and i.MX8, Rockchip, Allwinner, STM32MP, and NVIDIA Tegra.
Five years into the project, a significant refactoring effort was launched to address increasing duplication and divergence in the layer’s codebase. The new direction involves consolidating shared logic into a dedicated meta-rauc-community base layer, which will serve as the foundation for all supported machines. This centralization reduces redundancy, simplifies maintenance, and ensures a more sustainable development process.
The ongoing work, currently taking place in the main branch, targets readiness for the upcoming Yocto Project release codenamed Wrynose (expected in 2026). Beyond reducing technical debt, the refactoring will introduce unified testing procedures and streamlined porting guidelines. These enhancements are designed to improve overall consistency across supported hardware platforms and make it easier for contributors and users to extend RAUC support to new machines.
The community's input is highly valued: What best practices should be promoted? What features or improvements would you like to see in meta-rauc-community in the long term? Let’s start a discussion on how this layer can become even more helpful, maintainable, and future-ready - together.
Google DeepMind’s New AI Coding Agent AlphaEvolve.pdfderrickjswork
In a landmark announcement, Google DeepMind has launched AlphaEvolve, a next-generation autonomous AI coding agent that pushes the boundaries of what artificial intelligence can achieve in software development. Drawing upon its legacy of AI breakthroughs like AlphaGo, AlphaFold and AlphaZero, DeepMind has introduced a system designed to revolutionize the entire programming lifecycle from code creation and debugging to performance optimization and deployment.
Engaging interactive session at the Carolina TEC Conference—had a great time presenting the intersection of AI and hybrid cloud, and discussing the exciting momentum the #HashiCorp acquisition brings to #IBM."
Crazy Incentives and How They Kill Security. How Do You Turn the Wheel?Christian Folini
Everybody is driven by incentives. Good incentives persuade us to do the right thing and patch our servers. Bad incentives make us eat unhealthy food and follow stupid security practices.
There is a huge resource problem in IT, especially in the IT security industry. Therefore, you would expect people to pay attention to the existing incentives and the ones they create with their budget allocation, their awareness training, their security reports, etc.
But reality paints a different picture: Bad incentives all around! We see insane security practices eating valuable time and online training annoying corporate users.
But it's even worse. I've come across incentives that lure companies into creating bad products, and I've seen companies create products that incentivize their customers to waste their time.
It takes people like you and me to say "NO" and stand up for real security!
Accommodating Neurodiverse Users Online (Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2...User Vision
This talk was aimed at specifically addressing the gaps in accommodating neurodivergent users online. We discussed identifying potential accessibility issues and understanding the importance of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), while also recognising its limitations. The talk advocated for a more tailored approach to accessibility, highlighting the importance of adaptability in design and the significance of embracing neurodiversity to create truly inclusive online experiences. Key takeaways include recognising the importance of accommodating neurodivergent individuals, understanding accessibility standards, considering factors beyond WCAG, exploring research and software for tailored experiences, and embracing universal design principles for digital platforms.
Developing Product-Behavior Fit: UX Research in Product Development by Krysta...UXPA Boston
What if product-market fit isn't enough?
We’ve all encountered companies willing to spend time and resources on product-market fit, since any solution needs to solve a problem for people able and willing to pay to solve that problem, but assuming that user experience can be “added” later.
Similarly, value proposition-what a solution does and why it’s better than what’s already there-has a valued place in product development, but it assumes that the product will automatically be something that people can use successfully, or that an MVP can be transformed into something that people can be successful with after the fact. This can require expensive rework, and sometimes stops product development entirely; again, UX professionals are deeply familiar with this problem.
Solutions with solid product-behavior fit, on the other hand, ask people to do tasks that they are willing and equipped to do successfully, from purchasing to using to supervising. Framing research as developing product-behavior fit implicitly positions it as overlapping with product-market fit development and supports articulating the cost of neglecting, and ROI on supporting, user experience.
In this talk, I’ll introduce product-behavior fit as a concept and a process and walk through the steps of improving product-behavior fit, how it integrates with product-market fit development, and how they can be modified for products at different stages in development, as well as how this framing can articulate the ROI of developing user experience in a product development context.
Join us for the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Program on the Implementation of Digital Nepal Framework (DNF) 2.0 and the Way Forward, a high-level workshop designed to foster inclusive dialogue, strategic collaboration, and actionable insights among key ICT stakeholders in Nepal. This national-level program brings together representatives from government bodies, private sector organizations, academia, civil society, and international development partners to discuss the roadmap, challenges, and opportunities in implementing DNF 2.0. With a focus on digital governance, data sovereignty, public-private partnerships, startup ecosystem development, and inclusive digital transformation, the workshop aims to build a shared vision for Nepal’s digital future. The event will feature expert presentations, panel discussions, and policy recommendations, setting the stage for unified action and sustained momentum in Nepal’s digital journey.
Whose choice? Making decisions with and about Artificial Intelligence, Keele ...Alan Dix
Invited talk at Designing for People: AI and the Benefits of Human-Centred Digital Products, Digital & AI Revolution week, Keele University, 14th May 2025
https://www.alandix.com/academic/talks/Keele-2025/
In many areas it already seems that AI is in charge, from choosing drivers for a ride, to choosing targets for rocket attacks. None are without a level of human oversight: in some cases the overarching rules are set by humans, in others humans rubber-stamp opaque outcomes of unfathomable systems. Can we design ways for humans and AI to work together that retain essential human autonomy and responsibility, whilst also allowing AI to work to its full potential? These choices are critical as AI is increasingly part of life or death decisions, from diagnosis in healthcare ro autonomous vehicles on highways, furthermore issues of bias and privacy challenge the fairness of society overall and personal sovereignty of our own data. This talk will build on long-term work on AI & HCI and more recent work funded by EU TANGO and SoBigData++ projects. It will discuss some of the ways HCI can help create situations where humans can work effectively alongside AI, and also where AI might help designers create more effective HCI.
Title: Securing Agentic AI: Infrastructure Strategies for the Brains Behind the Bots
As AI systems evolve toward greater autonomy, the emergence of Agentic AI—AI that can reason, plan, recall, and interact with external tools—presents both transformative potential and critical security risks.
This presentation explores:
> What Agentic AI is and how it operates (perceives → reasons → acts)
> Real-world enterprise use cases: enterprise co-pilots, DevOps automation, multi-agent orchestration, and decision-making support
> Key risks based on the OWASP Agentic AI Threat Model, including memory poisoning, tool misuse, privilege compromise, cascading hallucinations, and rogue agents
> Infrastructure challenges unique to Agentic AI: unbounded tool access, AI identity spoofing, untraceable decision logic, persistent memory surfaces, and human-in-the-loop fatigue
> Reference architectures for single-agent and multi-agent systems
> Mitigation strategies aligned with the OWASP Agentic AI Security Playbooks, covering: reasoning traceability, memory protection, secure tool execution, RBAC, HITL protection, and multi-agent trust enforcement
> Future-proofing infrastructure with observability, agent isolation, Zero Trust, and agent-specific threat modeling in the SDLC
> Call to action: enforce memory hygiene, integrate red teaming, apply Zero Trust principles, and proactively govern AI behavior
Presented at the Indonesia Cloud & Datacenter Convention (IDCDC) 2025, this session offers actionable guidance for building secure and trustworthy infrastructure to support the next generation of autonomous, tool-using AI agents.
UX for Data Engineers and Analysts-Designing User-Friendly Dashboards for Non...UXPA Boston
Data dashboards are powerful tools for decision-making, but for non-technical users—such as doctors, administrators, and executives—they can often be overwhelming. A well-designed dashboard should simplify complex data, highlight key insights, and support informed decision-making without requiring advanced analytics skills.
This session will explore the principles of user-friendly dashboard design, focusing on:
-Simplifying complex data for clarity
-Using effective data visualization techniques
-Designing for accessibility and usability
-Leveraging AI for automated insights
-Real-world case studies
By the end of this session, attendees will learn how to create dashboards that empower users, reduce cognitive overload, and drive better decisions.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology that uses radio waves to
automatically identify and track objects, such as products, pallets, or containers, in the supply chain.
In supply chain management, RFID is used to monitor the movement of goods
at every stage — from manufacturing to warehousing to distribution to retail.
For this products/packages/pallets are tagged with RFID tags and RFID readers,
antennas and RFID gate systems are deployed throughout the warehouse
Is Your QA Team Still Working in Silos? Here's What to Do.marketing943205
Often, QA teams find themselves working in silos: the mobile team focused solely on app functionality, the web team on their portal, and API testers on their endpoints, with limited visibility into how these pieces truly connect. This separation can lead to missed integration bugs that only surface in production, causing frustrating customer experiences like order errors or payment failures. It can also mean duplicated efforts, communication gaps, and a slower overall release cycle for those innovative F&B features everyone is waiting for.
If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place! The carousel below, "Is Your QA Team Still Working in Silos?", visually explores these common pitfalls and their impact on F&B quality. More importantly, it introduces a collaborative, unified approach with Qyrus, showing how an all-in-one testing platform can help you break down these barriers, test end-to-end workflows seamlessly, and become a champion for comprehensive quality in your F&B projects. Dive in to see how you can help deliver a five-star digital experience, every time!
2. Context Migration is a key part of population change It is difficult to measure There is no direct source or register Estimated using surveys and other sources
4. Importance of Population Estimates Local authority resource allocation Planning and monitoring service provision e.g. education and health services Grossing up survey results e.g. Labour Force Survey Denominators in the derivation of rates e.g. GDP, unemployment rates, mortality & fertility rates, performance indicators
5. Work Programme Data sharing legal gateways Schools Census, Migrant Worker Scan, student data Statistical research and development Source data improvements e.g. Port Survey Review, patient register, new surveys Work in kind by other government departments e.g. E-Borders, DWP outputs Reporting strategy User engagement
6. Already Implemented Improvements to methods in 2007 distribution of migration, emigration modelling Improved port survey Better coverage of migrants at key ports in IPS More coherent migration reporting Quarterly report and less confusion on on multiple outputs across government Indicators of migration and improved timeliness National level estimates of short-term migration
7. Next Improvement Package Distribution of international migration using administrative data Student adjustments using HESA data Refinements to previous methods Local level short term migration estimates Quality measures around population estimates Indicators and early migration outputs
8. What changes numbers? Distribution of international migration Issue : Current method uses 2001 Census – out of date distributions? Solution : Use timely administrative sources in conjunction Internal migration flows Issue : Current source (patient registers) can be slow at recording moves e.g. of students Solution : Enhance with HESA student data which includes term-time address
9. Quality Assurance Published QA Strategy (June 2009) ONS development protocols met (Methdology QA panels) External reference panels in development Local Insight Reference Panels to sense-check outcomes Expert peer review (academics etc) Consultation and engagement
10. Consultation Indicative impacts published 30 November Impact of improvements for all LAs presented Supporting methodology documentation Consultation period to 1 8 January 2010 Opportunity for users to provide input Seven regional roadshow seminars in December Manchester, Birmingham, York, London, Bristol, Leicester, Llandindrod Wells Revised back series for estimates 2002-2008 will be published 27 May 2010
11. Next Phase More extensive use of administrative data for statistical purposes More data sharing gateways Linking and matching between sources E-Borders roll-out Improved counts of migrants into and out of UK Better quality measures Ability to make statements about confidence in figures 2011 Census Basis of estimation for the next decade
12. Keeping up to date Quarterly updates and other information at www.statistics.gov.uk /imps Implementation seminars Consultation period Email: imps@ons.gsi.gov.uk