AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
NI 011 Engagement in the arts

The arts have a range of local impacts, including promoting health, education and well-being. The national Taking Part survey has demonstrated the links between participation in cultural activity and community cohesion. Therefore this measure will focus on engagement by the adult population (aged 16 plus) that have engaged in the arts at least three times in the past 12 months.
Source: Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS)
Publisher: DCLG Floor Targets Interactive
Geographies: County/Unitary Authority, Government Office Region (GOR), National
Geographic coverage: England
Time coverage: 2009
Notes: Engagement is defined as either attending an arts event or participating in an arts activity at least three times in the past 12 months.
Guidelines: Good performance is typified by an increase in the year on year percentage.

Organization: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
NI 009 Use of public libraries

The services provided by public libraries are capable of giving positive outcomes for a wide variety of enquiries and purposes, including promoting community cohesion, education and well-being. Therefore this measure will focus on engagement by the adult population (aged 16 plus) who say they have used their public library service during the last 12 months.
Source: Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS)
Publisher: DCLG Floor Targets Interactive
Geographies: County/Unitary Authority, Government Office Region (GOR), National
Geographic coverage: England
Time coverage: 2009
Notes: Use will include: Visited a public library (static or mobile); And/Or used its on-line resources or services to find out information; And/Or accessed and received the library service by email, telephone or letter; And/Or been a recipient of an outreach service such as home delivery or library events outside a library building.
Guidelines: Good performance is typified by an increase in the year on year percentage.

Organization: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
DCMS tax arrangements for off-payroll appointees

Following the ‘Review of the tax arrangements of public sector appointees’ published on 23 May 2012, government departments and their Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) were required to implement the recommendations of the review within 3 months (from 23 August 2012). DCMS has implemented the recommendations of the review and sought the relevant tax assurances from all off-payroll appointees within DCMS and it’s ALBs.



Organization: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Cabinet Office Business Plan Quarterly Data Summary

The Government has published the Business Plan Quarterly Data Summaries (QDS)

The QDS are designed to fit on a single page to provide a quarterly snapshot on how each department is spending its budget, the results it has achieved and how it is deploying its workforce.

The QDS follows commitments made at Budget 2011 and the Written Ministerial Statement on Business Plans. Their primary purpose is to make more of the management information currently held by government available to members of the public on a regular basis. This information is not audited and the quality and accuracy of the data needs to dramatically improve. However, over time with improvements in data quality and timeliness the public will be able to judge the performance of each department in a meaningful and understandable manner.

We intend for an annual version of this information to be formally laid in Parliament in the Annual Report and Accounts for July 2011/12 onwards.

The information is presented in excel format to allow the information to be presented in a re-usable format.

The QDS template is the same for all departments, though many of the individual indicators are unique to the department (especially input and impact indicators).

This is the first time Government has published this kind of information, and while this is a good start, there is room for improvement. Before using this data people should ensure they take full note of the caveats noted in each Department’s measurement annex and treat with necessary caution.

At the moment, people should not be using this data to make direct comparisons between departments for several reasons. Firstly, the business of each department is unique and it does not make sense to compare some measures across all departments. Secondly, many of the measures are not directly comparable because they do not have common definitions, time periods, or data collection processes.

We will be updating regularly the QDS each quarter with the next publication following in October 2011.



Organization: Cabinet Office
Youth Cohort Study

The Youth Cohort Study was a major programme of longitudinal research designed to monitor the behaviour and decisions of representative samples of young people aged sixteen upwards as they make the transition from compulsory education to further or higher education, or to the labour market. It was designed to identify and explain the factors which influence post 16 transitions, for example, educational attainment, training opportunities and experiences at school. The Youth Cohort Study covers thirteen cohorts and over forty surveys. The first cohort was first surveyed in 1985 and the thirteenth in 2007.  The Youth Cohort Study series ended in 2010; this was largely due to plans for Second Longitudinal Study of Young People in England2 and the overlaps in topics covered by Youth Cohort Study and Second Longitudinal Study of Young People in England. The data particularly for the most recent cohort are still widely used by the team and the external research community.

Organization: Department for Education
Student Support application data

Students and their parents/carers complete applications for student support and submit them to the Learner Support Service (LSS). The completed applications/information submitted is assessed by the LSS to determine student's eligibility to receive support.  The applications capture a large amount of personal data that includes personal details, course and institution details, household income, benefit details and bank account details. The data captured is graded IL3. Once received, this data is stored on a database called EMS managed by the LSS on behalf of the EFA. The student support schemes covered by this data collection process are the Residential Support Scheme, Care to Learn and Dance and Drama Awards

Organization: Education and Skills Funding Agency
Ionising Radiation

Under Regulation 6(2) of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) employers are required to notify the HSE if they intend to commence work with ionising radiations (both generators and radioactive materials). The IRR99 also require employers to notify HSE if there are material changes to their original notification. The notification information is kept on a spreadsheet. The data kept includes the employer’s name and address, the location of the work and the category into which the work falls. HSE receives 100-150 such notifications per month, most electronically. (See http://www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/ionising/notification.htm). Site radiography notifications - Under regulations 6(3) and (4) of the IRR99 those wishing to carry out site radiography have to notify the HSE at least 7 days before the start of that work and on each and every occasion that work takes place. The site radiography notification information is kept on a spreadsheet. The data kept includes the name of the employer, the location of the work and the date and time the work is to take place. HSE receives approximately 3000 site radiography notifications per year, most electronically. (see https://extranet.hse.gov.uk/lfserver/external/irr3). Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS) - Under Regulation 35 of the IRR99 companies may apply to the HSE for the approval of their dosimetry services. HSE maintains a list of approved dosimetry services. The data kept includes the name and address of the service and its type of approval. (See http://webcommunities.hse.gov.uk/connect.ti/approveddos/view?objectId=2468). Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) - Under the IRR99 an organisation can apply to be a recognised at a corporate RPA Body. HSE maintains a list of those organisations recognised as such (see http://www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/rpnews/bodieshse.htm.

Organization: Health and Safety Executive
Employment and Support Allowance database

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Database contains details of customers claiming ESA, an integrated contributory and income-related allowance for customers claiming benefit on the grounds of incapacity, leading to intensive work-focused support. It replaced new claims for Incapacity Benefit and Income Support on the basis of incapacity for work for most claimants from 27 October 2008. The information recorded includes Name, National Insurance Number, Address, claim details and payment history.

Organization: Department for Work and Pensions
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order (RTFO) information

All information required to operate accounts under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007(as amended), includes account holder details, company addresses and user details (names, contact details); data on amounts of fossil and biofuel supplied by the account holders;  ownership and transfer of Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates between suppliers; compliance of account holders with their obligations and data received from HMRC to substantiate suppliers claims.

Organization: Department for Transport
Independent Living Fund user data

Case files for individual Independent Living Fund (ILF) users, contains personal and sensitive personal data. Details of name, address, date of birth, financial information and data relating to an individual's health and support requirements. Correspondence with and about the user. Forms filled in by or about the user includes Financial Information Form, Details of local authority support package, Agreement Form. Grant Recovery information. Users' local authority (LA) contacts and representatives. Approximately 25,000 records including current and previous recipients.

Organization: Independent Living Fund
Sex and NS-SeC by age

Sex and NS-SeC by age. Census Area Statistics Table CAS042
Source: Census 2001
Publisher: Nomis
Geographies: Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA), Local Authority District (LAD), Government Office Region (GOR), National, Parliamentary Constituency, Urban area
Geographic coverage: England and Wales
Time coverage: 2001
Type of data: Survey (census)

Organization: Office for National Statistics
Health and Wellbeing Profiles for Community Health Partnership (CHP) Areas

Information about health and its determinants in Scotland's 40 Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) providing health and wellbeing profiles based on a set of 61 health indicators

Source agency: ISD Scotland (part of NHS National Services Scotland)

Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: Health and Wellbeing Profiles for Community Health Partnership (CHP) Areas

Organization: ISD Scotland
Payments to suppliers from Bodmin Town Council

All payments made by Bodmin Town Council in February 2012. 

A list of payments for over £500 made to suppliers is required by the Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authorities on Data Transparency. However, Bodmin Town Council has given details of all payments made. Please note that some names have been redacted in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Organization: Bodmin Town Council
Age by sex and living arrangements

Population broken down by age, gender and whether living in a couple or not. Census Area Statistics Table CAS004
Source: Census 2001
Publisher: Nomis
Geographies: Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA), Local Authority District (LAD), Government Office Region (GOR), National, Parliamentary Constituency, Urban area
Geographic coverage: England and Wales
Time coverage: 2001
Type of data: Survey (census)

Organization: Office for National Statistics
Percentage of ‘journeys’ on Highways Agency motorways and A roads that are ‘on time’ by road section by rolling year

The data presented shows the percentage of ‘journeys’ that are ‘on time’ by road section by rolling year. This data can be used to track the percentage of ‘journeys that are ‘on time’ for individual road sections (or ‘links’) over time where source comparability issues are not highlighted. The data for individual road sections should not be ranked (e.g. to define a “best” or “worst” link) or compared with others. 

Organization: National Highways
Greater Anglia Data Site

Web-based. Holds information, in lieu of a physical data room, for accredited bidders. Competition for the franchise has ended. The data site is archived by the data site provider on to DVD. Will be copied to DfT shared drive, and a copy given to the winning bidder. Update July 20112: The data site has been closed and the contents archived to DVD. Copied to team drive.

Organization: Department for Transport
Trust Data Marts

Trusts data represents different pages of the Trust & Estate tax return, analogous to SA data for individuals.  Trusts returns are filled in by trustees, not beneficiaries. Updated: annually. Data coverage: 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2009/10, 2008/09, 1999/00, 2000/01

Organization: HM Revenue and Customs
Self Assessment 700 Non Resident Company Landlords

Non-resident company landlords income tax liability collected through the self assessment system. Updated: annually. Data coverage: 1999/00, 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 

Organization: HM Revenue and Customs
Detection Control and Information System / Spectrum data (DCIS)

DCIS was the department's system for recording information about seizures; this has now been replaced by the Spectrum system. Updated: daily. Data coverage: 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 1996/97, 1997/98

Organization: HM Revenue and Customs
England Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions

Annual official statistic measuring the number of visits to English visitor attractions.  Results are published in August each year. Key survey deliverables include a powerpoint report (currently published as pdf), top 20 listings by region (pdf) and an excel listing of visits to all participating attractions who give permission for data to be used. All current survey deliverables are online at http://www.visitengland.org/insight-statistics/major-tourism-surveys/attractions/Annual_Survey/index.aspx

Organization: Visit England
GB Day Visits Survey

Annual official statistic measuring the volume and value of tourism leisure day trips in Britain.   Jointly sponsored by VisitEngland, Visit Scotland and Visit Wales. Publication schedule for monthly results is at http://www.visitengland.org/Images/Continuous%20surveys_2013_v7_tcm30-32182.pdf

All current survey deliverables (including online data browser) are at http://www.visitengland.org/insight-statistics/major-tourism-surveys/dayvisitors/


Organization: Visit England
GB Tourism Survey

Annual official statistic measuring the volume and value of domestic overnight tourism in Britain.  Jointly sponsored by Visit England, Visit Scotland and Visit Wales. Publication schedule for monthly results is at http://www.visitengland.org/Images/Continuous%20surveys_2013_v7_tcm30-32182.pdf

All current survey deliverables (including online data browser) are at http://www.visitengland.org/insight-statistics/major-tourism-surveys/overnightvisitors/index.aspx

Organization: Visit England
DCMS Workforce Management Information: December 2012 to March 2013

These figures are not official statistics. They are internal workforce management information published in the interests of transparency. 

These figures have not been reconciled centrally with any National Statistics. Where differences appear between the monthly information and National Statistics, clarifying comments will be provided. The ONS quarterly public sector employment statistics provide an official headline measure for comparing the overall size of employment in central government organisations with other sectors of the economy at the relevant quarterly reference point. 

Given the wide range of organisations covered, caution should be exercised when drawing inferences from the figures and care should be taken when making comparisons between organisations. 

Organization: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Limiting long-term illness and age by accommodation type and lowest floor level of accommodation

Limiting long-term illness and age by accommodation type and lowest floor level of accommodation. Census Area Statistics Table CAS020
Source: Census 2001
Publisher: Nomis
Geographies: Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA), Local Authority District (LAD), Government Office Region (GOR), National, Parliamentary Constituency, Urban area
Geographic coverage: England and Wales
Time coverage: 2001
Type of data: Survey (census)

Organization: Office for National Statistics
London NHS  mental health community activity in early intervention and crisis resolution services

The numbers of people receiving early intervention mental health services, and crisis resolution mental health services, and target numbers by Primary Care Trust (PCT).

An early intervention team is designed to work with people who are between 18-35 years of age, and who have experienced their first episode of psychosis.

Crisis resolution teams (CRTs) work with people with serious mental health conditions who are currently experiencing an acute and severe psychiatric crisis which, without the involvement of the CRT, would require inpatient care.

Data Source: Department of Health Vital Signs Monitoring Return (VSMR)

Organization: NHS London (SHA)
National Archives - 20-Year Rule: Record Transfer Report

In 2013 the government will begin its move towards releasing records when they are 20 years old, instead of 30. The introduction of a 20-year rule is a key part of the government's transparency agenda and The National Archives is helping to manage the earlier release of the public record.

In September 2012, 80 government bodies that transfer records to The National Archives provided data on the volume and transfer status of the records they hold that date from up to 1984. The transition to a 20-year rule will take place over ten years and this type of data will be collected throughout that time and published on our website. Read more about the data contained in the record transfer report.



Organization: The National Archives
Children looked after in England by category of need

Children who are living in care or foster placements and their reasons for being looked after (family trauma, disability etc.)

Source: Department for Education and Skills (DfES)

Publisher: Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF)

Geographies: County/Unitary Authority, Government Office Region (GOR), National

Geographic coverage: England

Time coverage: 2006 to 2008

Type of data: Administrative data

Organization: Department for Children, Schools and Families
Breastfeeding prevalence and Early Access to NHS maternity services in London

This workbook contains data on breastfeeding initiation and prevalence and early access to maternity services by London Primary Care Trust (PCT) as collected by the Department of Health Vital Signs Monitoring Return (VSMR). 

The information reported at PCT level in this workbook is:

Number of Births

Births with breastfeeding initiated

Births with breastfeeding status not recorded

Infants due a 6/8 week check

Infants totally breastfed

Infants breastfeeding status not recorded

Number of bookings to maternity services

Number of timely bookings to maternity services


Organization: NHS London (SHA)
Childhood obesity

Update of annual statistics on high and low body mass index (BMI) for Primary 1 school children in ten participating NHS Boards in Scotland. From December 2010 onwards this publication will be released under the title "Primary 1 Body Mass Index (BMI) Statistics".

Source agency: ISD Scotland (part of NHS National Services Scotland)

Designation: National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: Childhood obesity

Organization: ISD Scotland
Children in Care: KS1 attainment

Eligibility and performance of looked after children in Key Stage 1 tasks and tests - proportion reaching level 2 in Reading, Maths or Writing compared with all children

Source: Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF)

Publisher: Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF)

Geographies: County/Unitary Authority, Government Office Region (GOR), National

Geographic coverage: England

Time coverage: 2006 to 2008

Type of data: Administrative data

Organization: Department for Children, Schools and Families
NS-SeC of Household Reference Person (HRP) by age (of HRP)

NS-SeC of Household Reference Person (HRP) by age (of HRP). Census Area Statistics Table CAS045
Source: Census 2001
Publisher: Nomis
Geographies: Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA), Local Authority District (LAD), Government Office Region (GOR), National, Parliamentary Constituency, Urban area
Geographic coverage: England and Wales
Time coverage: 2001
Type of data: Survey (census)

Organization: Office for National Statistics
DFID Statistics on International Development 2009

This annual report on the UK's international aid is published as "Statistics on International Development" (SID) , formerly known as "British Aid Statistics". SID provides information on the UK’s Gross Public Expenditure on Development (GPEX) which includes both the DFID aid programme and official aid that is provided through other UK government departments. SID also reports on the final level of Official Development Assistance (ODA) provided by the UK.

The Department for International Development (DFID) is responsible for collecting, compiling, reporting and disseminating statistics on the deployment of official and private UK financial resources to support developing countries. 

Organization: Department for International Development
CHP Health and Wellbeing Profiles

Information about health and its determinants in Scotland's 40 Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) providing health and wellbeing profiles based on a set of around 60 health indicators.

Source agency: ISD Scotland (part of NHS National Services Scotland)

Designation: Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: CHP Health and Wellbeing Profiles

Organization: ISD Scotland
Sex and age by economic activity

Sex and age by economic activity. Census Area Statistics Table CAS028
Source: Census 2001
Publisher: Nomis
Geographies: Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA), Local Authority District (LAD), Government Office Region (GOR), National, Parliamentary Constituency, Urban area
Geographic coverage: England and Wales
Time coverage: 2001
Type of data: Survey (census)

Organization: Office for National Statistics
Sex and occupation by employment status and hours worked

Sex and occupation by employment status and hours worked. Census Area Statistics Table CAS035
Source: Census 2001
Publisher: Nomis
Geographies: Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA), Local Authority District (LAD), Government Office Region (GOR), National, Parliamentary Constituency, Urban area
Geographic coverage: England and Wales
Time coverage: 2001
Type of data: Survey (census)

Organization: Office for National Statistics