Themed Dataset Workgroup: Education (Session 1)

This webinar will cover the following Welsh pre-16 education datasets:

• Education Wales (Pre-16 EDUW)

Course description

This course will provide an introduction to linked Welsh pre-16 education datasets, the application process and governance around the pre-16 education datasets. EDUW is a database comprised of 28 linked tables that encompass pupil & school demographics, attendance, educated other than at school, exclusion and attainment records. This session will focus on primary and secondary education in Wales from 2004 onwards.

Who should attend

Anyone who would like to utilise pre-16 Wesh education datasets in their research.

Learning mode

Live online – Zoom link to be shared with participants who have enrolled for the course closer to date

Learning outcomes

• Understand the role of the SAIL Databank in accessing EDUW and its significance in data linkage.
• Understand the Independent Governance Review Panel (IGRP) application procedure for accessing EDUW datasets.
• Apply best practices and strategies for preparing a successful EDUW application, including hints and tips provided by EDUW experts.
• Acquire practical insights into leveraging EDUW datasets for research within a Trusted Research Environment.

Transferrable skills

• General research skills in applying and utilising linked datasets held in TREs
• Communication skills by engaging in meaningful discussions with peers and experts.
• Problem-solving through navigating data application procedures.
• Collaboration through interactively sharing insights and using collective knowledge to address common challenges.
• Time management through task prioritisation to complete data application processes successfully.

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