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Writing about statistics
Guidance
This guidance aims to help producers of statistics improve their statistical commentary.
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and statistics
Guidance
This guidance provides advice on using GDPR for statistical purposes.
Learn moreRecruiting a statistical Head of Profession
Policy
This policy provides principles to follow when recruiting a new statistical Head of Profession.
Learn morePublishing official statistics on polling days
Policy
This policy provides guidance for producers of statistics on publishing official statistics on or around polling days.
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Policy
The Code of Practice for Statistics provides producers of official statistics with detailed practices they must commit to. It also provides producers of non-official statistics with a framework they can voluntarily comply with.
Learn moreUsing social media to communicate statistics
Guidance
This guidance aims to give producers of statistics pointers on how to use social media to communicate statistical information.
Learn moreQuota sampling
Guidance
This guidance gives advice on what to consider when thinking about a quota sampling approach to data collection.
Learn moreStyle.ONS: a guide to writing about statistics
Guidance
Style.ONS is a guide to writing about statistics. It has been produced with help from the Government Digital Service (GDS) for all members of the Government Statistical Service (GSS).
Learn moreWorking across the devolved administrations
Guidance
This guidance aims to help producers of official statistics consider how best to involve other administrations.
Learn moreGovernance for statistical policies, standards and guidance
Policy
This document summarises the process to create, update and agree all Government Statistical Service (GSS) policies, standards, guidance and strategies. The document highlights the process required to upload documents on the Policy and guidance hub and the metadata which should be included within them.
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