Study Number 7104 - Next Steps: Linked Education Administrative Datasets (National Pupil Database), England, 2005-2009: Secure Access
DATA CURATION PROCEDURES
Data acquired for the UK Data Service collection undergo rigorous and comprehensive curation prior to publishing and release. This ensures that data, documentation and metadata are processed and published to the highest standard possible, both for ease of use in secondary analysis and for archival preservation.
The curation procedures carried out depend on the individual nature of each dataset and document, but as a general guide the following tasks are always undertaken:
- Disclosure review - if data confidentiality issues are identified, they are resolved in consultation with the data depositor;
- Data are checked for consistency and accuracy for example undocumented/out-of-range codes;
- Variable and value label metadata are checked and enhancements undertaken as necessary;
- Multiple data and documentation formats may be generated for dissemination and preservation;
- A catalogue metadata record is generated and a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is assigned to the study where appropriate.
- Where the data are made available for online analysis, in addition to the checks above, question text may be added alongside variables and other enhancements made.
DATA AND DOCUMENTATION NOTES
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NEW EDITION INFORMATION
For the sixth edition (August 2020), the study has been updated to only include the Linked Education Administrative Datasets (National Pupil Database), England, 2005-2009 data. The main survey sensitive variables, previously available as part of this study, have moved to new study number 8656 or are now available under EUL under SN 5545. The next_steps_redeposit_dictionary.xlsx available under SN 5545 and SN 8656 should be consulted for the location of specific variables.
INFORMATION ON CONDITION OF USE
The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the End User Licence Agreement.
Commercial use is not permitted.
Use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. Users must apply for access via a Secure Access application.
Approved users must complete specialist training.
Users must be based in the UK when accessing data.
The Data Collection must be accessed via a secure virtual private network in a safe environment approved by the UK Data Service.
Additional conditions of use apply:
I agree not to use nor attempt to use the Data Collections
to identify the individuals from which the study sample was selected, nor to
claim to have done so.
I agree not to link between the research identifiers
supplied by the UK Data Service [NSID] and any other identifiers previously
issued.