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On this page you can find a glossary of terms used across the Analysis Function website. If you’re unable to find the term you’re looking for, please email Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk.
Learn more on GlossaryThis Analysis in Government Month we will be sharing a weekly summary of the learning outcomes from our live events. Make sure to check this page regularly for your event reflections.
Learn more on Learning outcomes from Analysis in Government Month 2023 live eventsMichelle Bowen and Claire Pini blog about providing the Government Statistician Group (GSG) induction course virtually.
Learn more on Providing training courses from homeThis guidance presents our approach to decision making across the UK statistical system. We lead the strategic direction of our work and manage the delivery of our goals. We do this through boards, committees, groups and forums. We are a cross-government network spread across a whole range of public bodies. Parts of the devolved administrations […]
Learn more on GSS governance informationJack Rodgers blogs about his experience on secondment at the BBC.
Learn more on 3 things I learned on my BBC secondmentActuaries are highly numerate problem solvers and strategic thinkers. They are involved in projects to understand different risks faced by their clients. They estimate future costs that could arise from these risks and advise on strategies to manage them. Throughout their careers, actuaries must: continue to develop their skills and knowledge maintain their technical competence […]
Learn more on Role profile: actuaryJoin colleagues from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) to discover more about their learnings from the theory-based evaluation of the new requirement to show an accepted form of photographic identification at polling stations in Great Britain.
Learn more on Evaluating the introduction of Voter ID at the May 2023 local electionsThis course will provide learners with the skills they need to act as an intelligent customer for evaluation.
Learn more on Introduction to policy evaluationThis Government Statistical Service (GSS) income and earnings coherence workplan was first published in January 2023 and was last updated on 29 November 2023. It has been produced by three government departments: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) The workplan sets out the actions needed […]
Learn more on Income and earnings coherence workplan 2023Delphine Robineau gives her advice for a successful career in the Government Statistical Service.
Learn more on Fast Stream: my advice for a career in the statistical service