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Assessment of 2021 Censuses in the UK
11 September 2020 —
The Census is one of the most important sources of official statistics, informing decisions about almost every aspect of life within the UK. The three Census offices – the Office…
OSR review of approach to developing statistical models designed for awarding 2020 exam results
18 August 2020 — Statement
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) will conduct a review of the approach taken to developing statistical models designed for awarding 2020 exam results. Our review will consider the extent…
Statement from the Office for Statistics Regulation on Grade adjustment in UK exams in 2020
12 August 2020 — Statement
Due to COVID-19, exams in schools, colleges and other settings across the UK have been cancelled. This year, grades awarded are based on teacher estimated grades submitted via the awarding…
Measurement of deaths related to COVID-19
5 August 2020 — Statement
There are multiple sources of information on deaths related to COVID-19 in the public domain. There are valid reasons for this range of figures which reflect the variety of uses…
Scottish Government use of COVID-19 prevalence rates
22 July 2020 — Statement
Concerns have been raised with us about Scottish Government’s quantified comparisons of the prevalence of COVID-19 in Scotland and England. The data sources used by Scottish Government in making these…
Our Review of NHS Test and Trace statistics in England
15 July 2020 — Statement
Today we have published our Rapid Review of NHS Test and Trace statistics (England). The pace at which the NHS Test and Trace Programme has been developed has been unprecedented.…
COVID-19 Local Area Data
1 July 2020 — Statement
Following announcement of the first local area lockdown – where it has been widely quoted that Leicester accounted for 10 per cent of all positive cases in the country over…
Data and Statistics on COVID-19 impacts on the Care sector
4 June 2020 — Statement
The impact of COVID-19 on those in care settings – care home residents and recipients of domiciliary care – has received significant media attention. There is high demand for trustworthy,…
COVID-19: Production and use of management information by government and other official bodies
18 May 2020 — Statement
This guidance note summarises our position and expectations on the use of management information by government and other official bodies During times of rapid change there is an increased need…
COVID-19 surveillance and registered deaths data review
21 April 2020 — Announcement, Statement
Information available on COVID-19 cases and deaths has been developed rapidly in a constantly shifting environment. The work being done by analysts to get this information into the public domain…
