1. NPD: Access Arrangements Current process Internal & External users formally request their own specific data extracts Proposed process Internal and External users request one of three types of data extracts: 1) Pre-defined data output (e.g. standard anonymised KS4 dataset matched to School Census) 2) Non-pre-defined non-sensitive data outputs (e.g. anonymised KS3 dataset for a specific LEA) 3) Non-pre-defined sensitive data outputs Benefits of proposed process Less resource intensive Reduce bottlenecks

2. NPD: How would you like us to improve the service you receive? PLUG website to include: Information pack for users outlining what data is available in the NPD and how to request it Confidentiality agreement templates User guides Release dates

3. NPD: New Indicators to be included Requirements gathering: Via requirements gathering template (will be on website) Name; Date; Organisation; Suggested Indicator; Suggested Methodology (if appropriate); Rationale. Process for inclusion: New requirements gathered Suggestions recorded on DfES log Requirements assessed for impact/feasibility Prioritisation of agreed requirements Feedback on decisions

4. NPD: Inclusion of Higher Education Data Two Key Decisions Agreement from HESA to receive and use named data. Agreement from DfES lawyers to match HESA data to NPD Next Steps Initial match of HESA data to the NPD to assess feasibility using 04/05 HESA data – Jan/Feb Fully specified match of HESA data to NPD as a result of feasibility assessment – Apr/May Hopefully (!) anonymised matched data available by end of year.