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Department for Education Good practice guide for destinations data
This guide explains what destinations data and Destination Measures are, how they differ, and how schools can use them to improve careers provision. It covers data collection, consent under GDPR, publishing data, and using data to support students' choices. The guide also includes case studies and examples of data consent forms and website publishing.
The guide is aimed at school leaders, governors, and career leaders responsible for planning and improving careers provision. It explains the time lag in publishing Destination Measures and how to make better use of both data types to support students’ progression.
Covers: Summary · Who is this publication for? · Destinations data and Destination Measures · What is destinations data? · What are Destination Measures? · Why do the published Destination Measures differ from the destinations data schools collect and give to local authorities?
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Department for Education Good practice guide for destinations data
User Manual 18 pages · 378 KB · ENA guide for school leaders on using destinations data and Destination Measures to improve careers provision and student outcomes.
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Why do the published Destination Measures differ from the destinations data schools collect and give to local authorities?
Destination Measures are based on administrative data covering the full academic year, while schools collect a snapshot at a point in time (intended or actual destination).
From: Department for Education Good practice guide for destinations data
Why is there a time lag in publishing Destination Measures?
Destination Measures are published two years after a student completes key stage 4 because data must be collected, matched to the national pupil database, quality-assured, and incorporated with employment and benefits data.
From: Department for Education Good practice guide for destinations data