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The four levels of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value (TQV) achievement
This picture shows the four levels of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value (TQV) achievement within the framework.
The four levels of Trustworthiness, Quality, and Value (TQV) achievement in more detail:
Beginning
Establishing Code standards across the producer organisation
‘Beginning’ can reflect developments in a new statistics producer or a new, developing area of statistics in a more experienced producer (see the annex for detailed information about the practices in each achievement level).
Progressing
Applying acceptable standards of practice in most areas, developing in some areas
‘Progressing’ shows advances in understanding and application of the Code. Progress may not be evenly spread across the three Code pillars – it may occur more rapidly in one or more pillars than another. For example, an experienced producer body developing a new statistical area could be more developed in Trustworthiness than in Quality and Value in that area.
Accomplishing
Demonstrating good practice in all aspects of the Code across the organisation
‘Accomplishing’ shows good standards of statistical practice in a Code pillar. Achievement in all three pillars would be consistent with OSR’s expectations for designation (confirming National Statistics status) through independent review.
Exemplifying
Coherently applying good practice across the organisation, proactively raising standards, an example for others to follow
Achieving this level does not mean achieving perfection, but it does point to an organisation (or business area) that is flourishing in one or more Code pillars and is an example for others to follow. An exemplary achievement level is something that must be worked at to be maintained. It reflects proactive and coherent practice.
Moving through the levels
Over time producers may move up and down the levels, reflecting the realities of changes in staffing and technology, creating new areas of business, developing new statistics and wider organisational changes. It is important to recognise these changes and their implications for resourcing and opportunities for growth.
A great way to move up to ‘Exemplifying’ is to promote TQV in parts of the organisation not involved in producing official statistics. Producers can integrate their work on wider organisational strategies with their approach to producing official statistics by considering the Code pillars of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value. This could be in areas such as public and policy engagement, data and quality management, and data governance and security.