1. Developments within Labour Market Statistics Alan Winetrobe Lifelong Learning Analytical Services Division 22 nd March 2011

2. Developments within LM Statistics SOC 2010 Latest revision of Standard Occupation Classification Index Main differences compared to SOC 2000 Definition of “Manager” has changed –Supervisory/Administrative/Project Management roles re-positioned to other occupation codes –Now more focused on those roles with corporate and strategic roles and responsibilities New codes for Information Technology, Telecommunications and Conservation/Environmental occupations ONS plans for implementation on surveys –LFS – May data release (Jan-March 2011) –APS & IHS – September 2011 (on Nomis by December 2011) –AHSE – Early 2012 –Claimant Count and Vacancies data - Late 2012 More information at : http://www.statistics.gov.uk/CCI/article.asp?ID=2657&Pos=&ColRank=2&Rank=480

3. Developments within LM Statistics ONS Website ONS completely overhauling their website Implementation date is 30 th April 2010 –Old web site goes to NSA (www.stats.gov.uk) –New web site will be www.ons.gov.ukwww.ons.gov.uk New data explorer tool for time-series data –Summary time series data tables (e.g regional tables) will no longer exist ONS’s objectives for the new website quicker and easier to find information, including better search & navigation easier to use information, by downloading data, charts and graphs improved accessibility for users with sight or other impairments prompt release of outputs at 9:30 am, sharp More info at : http://www.ons.gov.uk/about/what-we-do/programmes---projects/web-development/index.html

4. Developments within LM Statistics Labour Market Information (LMI) Review Aims coordination & cooperation in provision of LMI in Scotland through the creation of a LMI framework; and formalise roles & responsibilities of key stakeholders in the provision of national, regional, local and sectoral LMI in Scotland Work-streams for Developing LMI –assess current LMI provision, requirements and gaps in Scotland –agree what is feasible to provide, given available resources Communication & Dissemination of LMI –agree how any LMI improvements should be delivered Teams are currently finalising recommendations

5. Developments within LM Statistics Other News Plans to replace APS with IHS on Nomis ONS plans to move from large analysis papers in Economic & Labour Market Review to short (2 page) papers (many of...) ONS YouTube channel –Help engage users with new media Public / Private disaggregation available for both BRES and APS – but there are differences! Plans for gender disaggregation in BRES