The Government Analysis Function Team are pleased to launch the Analysis Standard. The purpose of this government functional standard is to set expectations for the planning and undertaking of analysis, to build trust and confidence and enable better informed decision making relating to government policy, operational and financial matters, and the wider public debate. Here […]
Learn moreThe GSS Quality Strategy and GSS Harmonisation Strategy were launched today. The strategies were developed by the Best Practice and Impact (BPI) division through consultation with key stakeholders from across the GSS. They are future-focussed and set direction on the quality, coherence and comparability of statistics. The strategies have been designed to be accessible for […]
Learn moreWe’re delighted to announce the first of our keynote speakers for the GSS Conference 2019 – Hetan Shah. Hetan is executive director of the Royal Statistical Society, a membership body that has a vision of a world with data at the heart of understanding and decision-making. He is deputy chair of the Ada Lovelace Institute, […]
Learn moreA new continuous professional development (CPD) log is now available. This new template reflects changes from Civil Service competencies to Civil Service behaviours. The new log has clear instructions on how to use it and should be quicker and easier to complete, with better functionality. For example, the new log keeps a running tally of […]
Learn moreMay’s newsletter for the Government Statistical Service (GSS) was sent out today. It includes latest news, blogs, events, vacancies and learning and development updates from across the GSS. Want to subscribe? You can subscribe for the monthly GSS newsletter if you haven’t done so already. Subscribed with .gsi email address? If you already subscribe but […]
Learn moreThe Learning Academy are excited to share with you more new online learning modules available for all staff in the Government Statistical Service (GSS) free of charge! Courses now available as online modules Introduction to administrative data Introduction to statistical disclosure control Introduction to data ethics Introduction to quality in statistics Introduction to data linking […]
Learn moreDear colleagues, We are now open for applications to the next cohort of the Data Science Accelerator (August – October 2019 intake). We’re also recruiting data scientists to volunteer their time as mentors. If you or a colleague is interested in volunteering as a mentor, please kindly let me know as soon as possible. The Accelerator is an award-winning up-skilling programme which has been […]
Learn moreThe Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has recently published its business plan and regulatory work programme for 2019 to 2020. The business plan gives a sense of the ambition of the office over the coming years and provides details of specific projects planned within the 2019/2020 work programme. The enduring aim of our work programme […]
Learn moreThe GSS conference committee is now accepting abstract submissions for this year’s conference, which will take place in Edinburgh on 1 and 2 October 2019. For information and guidance on how to submit an abstract for the conference, see the event page. Please note that the deadline for abstract submissions is Friday 28 June 2019. […]
Learn moreApril’s newsletter for the Government Statistical Service (GSS) was sent out today. It includes latest news, blogs, events, vacancies and learning and development updates from across the GSS such as the newly launched GSS People Plan and the 24th GSS Methodology Symposium. Want to subscribe? You can subscribe for the monthly GSS newsletter if you […]
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