OSR and ADR UK have published original research to explore what the public perceive and understand to be ‘public good’ in use of data for research and statistics. This is the first research of its kind to probe public perceptions around decisions made on public good in this way, identifying that the public do want […]
Today, OSR has published its first report on presenting uncertainty around estimates, a fundamental aspect in the appropriate use and interpretation of statistics. OSR’s work considers aspects of the cause and effect of uncertainty in statistics and highlights good practice that already exists and is intended to be part of an ongoing series of outputs […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation has undertaken a review of statistics from the Office for National Statistics’ COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS), which remain of high value to governments and the public. Today we have written to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to commend its work on the survey, and commitment to the Code of […]
Following on from our work on Joining Up Data in 2018 and our update to this in 2019, we are launching a follow-up review into both data sharing and data linkage within government and beyond. Since our 2018 and 2019 reports there has been lots of really good progress across the UK: the pandemic […]
Today the Office for Statistics Regulation has published its 2021/22 State of the Statistical System Report. The UK statistical system is performing strongly at a time of multiple challenges, but still with room for improvement, according to the Office for Statistics Regulation’s (OSR) latest annual review for 2021/22. The official statistical system comprises the Office […]
Today, we are proud to announce the COVID-19 Dashboard Team from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as winner of the Award for Statistical Excellence in Trustworthiness, Quality and Value, awarded in partnership with the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and Civil Service World. This award recognises excellence in the voluntary application of the ‘pillars’ of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value (TQV) […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has today published a review of the Key Stage 4 (KS4) performance statistics produced by Department for Education (DfE). These statistics are published annually and are based on GCSE results as well as a small set of vocational qualifications. These statistics remain an important indicator of education and are […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) is pleased to confirm National Statistics status of the 2021 Census for England and Wales, with the first estimates of the population of England and Wales now live. There was a very high public response, which reflects enormous effort of everyone that worked to make the Census happen during […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation launch new work to support change and improvement to analytical leadership across government, and are looking to engage with those who use data in their work as well as analysts to contribute to this project.
Today, the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) is delighted to confirm National Statistics status for the first release of headline estimates from the Census on population and household statistics for Northern Ireland. These statistics are produced by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), who have been very impressive in responding to the requirements […]
