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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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Interim evaluation of ADR UK: Summary report

This summary report presents an overview of the results of the midterm evaluation of ADR UK, conducted by Oxford Insights and Lateral Economics with support from the Open Data Institute. It provides an assessment of ADR UK’s progress to date, as well as recommendations for getting further value out of the remainder of this investment period and tracking future progress.

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The legal framework for accessing data

ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) uses a range of legal gateways to access data for research purposes depending on the type of data being used. UK Government broadly sets the legal framework, however there are some differences between nations due to devolved government powers. This publication sets out the legal framework for using administrative data for research in the UK.  

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Public perceptions of public good: A dialogue

ADR UK and the Office for Statistics Regulation have published the results of a UK-wide public dialogue, undertaken in collaboration, to explore what the public perceive as the ‘public good’ use of data for research and statistics.

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