Education Data Matters - January 2015 

The Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard:

We are currently carrying out updates to the Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard Spring Update to bring you the most up-to-date information in an effective, easy-to-use format. The Datadashboard will be available to subscribers following the release of validated KS5 results data by the DfE. Click here to find out more about our Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard.

Big Numbers:

The Department for Education has recently released its latest ‘NEET scorecard’. This dataset contains information on the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in each local authority (LA) in England.

At Learning Plus UK Data, we have used these data to compare the percentages of 16-18 year olds NEET, across England. The figures have shown a positive overall, with a decline in the rates of NEET in most regions.  Explore our interactive graphic here.

New ‘Parent report’ in the T&M Tool:

A new, simple 'Parent report' was added to the Tracking & Monitoring Tool. It gives an overview of each student’s current attainment in relation to national and centre targets for every subject. Click here  to learn more about the report and other updates to the tool.

Did you know…

·       that you can analyse your centre’s data against targets from their GCSE results or from targets set by your centre? This helps to give you a more personalised view of your students’ successes.

·       that you can filter your reports by any characteristic you have included in your data? So, if you’re interested in seeing how your White-British females who are eligible for FSM are doing, it’s easy using LPUKs Tracking and Monitoring.

·       that you can download a list of students whose grades are above, on or below target? You can also view students who perform 1, 2 or 3 grades below their target in any subject.

What’s going on in Post-16 Education:

You can take a look at our regular, comprehensive overview of education data releases here .

Joint event with the IOE- November 2014:

Learning Plus UK Data was delighted to co-host an event with the IOE entitled, “Accountabilities and their impact on curriculum provision”. 

Professor Ann Hodgson (chair) began the day by talking about the key factors

shaping 14-19 education.  Linda Rose presented an overview of the changes to the 16-19 Accountability and outlined the changes at secondary accountability.  

Harriet Harper talked about the upcoming changes to the schools and colleges inspection framework.  Rachel Whittington presented an overview of recent and upcoming changes to the funding for 16-18 providers.  David McKay outlined and explained the implications of changes to the 14-16 performance measures for curriculum.  Learning Plus UK facilitated a workshop titled “Responding to the Changes: Learning from each other”

Dates for the Diary!

Annual Summit 2015 – “Education Data Matters”

· Wednesday 18th March 2015

· NCVO, London

· Confirmed presenters – Linda Rose - DfE, Steve Besley – Pearson,

· Registration details to follow shortly

Share you best practice with others:

Let us know how you use our products to help improve performance within your centre or strategic group and we will include it in our next newsletter. Please email office@learningplusuk.org