The schedule on this page, includes data collections and surveys carried out by the Department and a number of our partner organisations. It covers a rolling 12-month period and will be updated regularly.

Details of information provided

The schedule consists of two parts - the list by month, and an alphabetical list.

The list by month consists of a simple grid showing which data collections occur in each month. 

The alphabetical list shows more detailed information on each survey as follows:

  • Survey name.
  • Whether the collection is mandatory or optional.
  • The month the survey must be returned.
  • The organisation sponsoring the collection.
  • Sample size – for example, a census is a collection required from 100 per cent of schools or local authorities (LAs), sample surveys go to smaller subsets.
  • Collection frequency – for example, annual, termly etc, 'ad hoc' is used for those with irregular patterns.
  • Survey target – for example, where LAs fill in parts of the Early Years (EY) census about EY settings rather than the LA, then the survey target is the EY setting.
  • Data supplier – the body returning the survey forms.
  • Mandatory basis – only applies to mandatory surveys.

Feedback

This content is aimed at assisting schools and LAs. We have provided a contact address below to submit any comments you may have, to assist us in meeting your needs. 

Contact details

Debbie Barrigan
Education Data Division
Mowden Hall
Staindrop Road
Darlington
DL3 9BG
Email: Deborah.BARRIGAN@education.gsi.gov.uk