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Dataset-specific publications, such as Data Explained documents and user guides, can be found on the ADR UK Data Catalogue or on Flagship datasets.

Care experienced children and young people: Research insights from administrative data

This report summarises some key insights on children’s experiences with social care, which have been generated through research using administrative data. It serves as a source of evidence for policymakers and practitioners working to support children. It also provides a rich example of the power of administrative data to enable critical research evidence that can improve lives.

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ADR UK podcast - Connecting Society: How everyday data shapes our lives

Connecting Society explores the fascinating world of administrative data, showing how this valuable information is de-identified and used securely for research to inform better policies and support communities.

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Data Insight: What can data tell us about wages in the Western Gateway Area?

This Data Insight explores labour market dynamics in the Western Gateway Area. The article focuses on pay, and considers the extent to which the WGA’s priority sectors influence earnings. It presents findings by exploring deidentified data from the Annual Population Survey and the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings.

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Data Insight: Are farm households different? Some evidence from Wales

This Data Insight presents data on the structure of farming households in Wales and compares them to other non-farming rural households. The work was carried out by the AD|ARC (Administrative Data | Agricultural Research Collection) team, an ADR UK- funded project.

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An interim ADR UK position statement on synthetic data

The purpose of this statement is to communicate the current position of ADR UK on the issues of synthetic data production, access, governance and use. These issues are evolving, so ADR UK’s position will be updated in line with new findings and developments.

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