Detailed introduction to the National Pupil Database
03/03/2025 - 07/03/2025
Categories: Events, Training opportunities, Datasets, ADR England, Office for National Statistics, Children & young people, Inequality & social inclusion, World of work
This online training course will provide new users with insight into the content of the National Pupil Database (NPD) and how it can be used to address a range of interesting and policy-relevant research questions. The UCL Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities (CEPEO) are offering this training opportunity in partnership with ADR UK.
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Delivered by expert users of the data, this online training course will provide new users with insight into the content of the National Pupil Database (NPD) and how it can be used to address a range of interesting and policy-relevant research questions.
Session 1 will provide a high-level overview of the core datasets comprising the NPD, including the school census and attainment records. Participants will hear expert advice from experienced users of the data on how to get the most out of it, and learn about research exploiting different features of the data, including the implications of different school admissions policies, and how the take-up of early education entitlements varies amongst children from different backgrounds.
Session 2 will provide further insights into some of the less well used elements of the data – including absences and exclusions from school, and children’s social care data – and how researchers have used them to address new questions, including the impact of school absences on educational attainment and the outcomes of children with experience of the care system. Also covered will be a brief overview of the application process.
In the optional Session 3, participants will have the opportunity to book short one-to-one appointments to discuss questions relating to their own research questions or data applications.
A more detailed itinerary is available to registered participants.
Event details
When:
- Session 1: 09:30-12:30, Monday 3 March 2025
- Session 2: 10:00-12:00, Tuesday 4 March 2025
- Session 3 (optional): 10:00-11:00, Friday 7 March 2025
Participants are asked to attend both Sessions 1 and 2, wherever possible.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Registration: Register your details on Eventbrite.
