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  • Get the latest analysis report on Free Swimming data showing trends for Wales.

    We work in partnership with Sport Wales to collect, analyse and report on Free Swimming data from local authorities in Wales.

    The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of the Free Swimming Initiative in Wales by using the data effectively.

    Here are some of the key points from the 2015-16 data:

    • There has been a 26% and 25% fall in participation in free public swimming amongst males and females aged 16 and under, respectively compared to 2014-15.
    • The 60 and over age group has seen a 4% fall in free public swimming participation, compared to 2014-15.

    Find out more and see what participation is like in your authority by visiting our Free Swimming tool.

    To view the 2015-16 report please click the image below.

    For more information on Free Swimming data please contact Adrian Smith.

    Free Swimming

    Free Swimming


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  • Performance

    Local authority performance continues to improve…

    Data for 2015-16 shows that LA performance has improved for 65% of indicators.

    A report published today by the Data Unit shows that performance has improved for 65% of comparable performance indicators compared to 2014-15.

    The gap in performance (between the best and worst performing authorities) has also narrowed for over half of the indicators.


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    2016-17 Public Accountability Measure (PAMs) guidance

    The 2016-17 Public Accountability Measure (PAMs) guidance is now available.

    Enquiries relating to the PAMs indicators or the guidance should be sent to pienquiries@dataunitwales.gov.uk.


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  • We were commissioned by Welsh Government to review the existing Early Years Pupil Deprivation Grant (EYPDG) allocation mechanism and make recommendations as to whether the current approach could be practicably improved.

    In undertaking the review we considered the:

    • suitability of the current method for allocating the grant;
    • examined the approach adopted in other countries for funding this type of support and considered their suitability in the Welsh context; and
    • considered some potential alternative approaches in detail, including providing a picture of what the allocation might look like; and
    • sought the views of local authorities and learning settings.

    Our review has not identified any fundamental issues with the current allocation method for EYPDG. However, we have identified a small number of potential improvements to the current approach.

    Click the image below to view our evaluation report.

    EYPDG image

    If you would like more information, or would like to discuss the report, please get in touch with Andrew Stephens or Ana Harries or call 029 2090 9500.


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    A data catalogue in support of the SSIA Population Assessment Toolkit is now available.

    The Data Unit, on behalf of the Social Services Improvement Agency (SSIA), have released a data catalogue as part of the Population Assessment Toolkit being developed to assist local authorities and local health boards with their statutory requirements under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

    The catalogue offers users a range of available data that may be useful in developing their population assessments, whilst recognising that needs will vary between areas.

    The catalogue has been developed in conjunction with partners in local authorities and local health boards. Wider stakeholders were also given an opportunity to feedback on the data catalogue, and this feedback has been taken into consideration.

    SSIA plan to release the Toolkit by April 2016.


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    Get the latest analysis from the Children’s National Service Framework (NSF) key actions report

    We’ve been commissioned by Welsh Government to collate, analyse and report on the Self Assessment Audit Tool (SAAT) data for the Children’s National Service Framework (NSF) in Wales.

    The report aims to assess progress made against the Children’s NSF key actions between 2013-14 and 2014-15.

    The report is available here.

    For more information on NSF SAAT data please contact SAATEnquiries@dataunitwales.gov.uk.


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  • Get the latest analysis report on Free Swimming data showing trends for Wales

    We work in partnership with Sport Wales to collect, analyse and report on Free Swimming data from local authorities in Wales.

    The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of the Free Swimming Initiative in Wales by using the data effectively.

    Here are some of the key points from the 2014-15 data:

    • There has been a 26% decrease in the number of free public swims for young people, compared to 2013-14.
    • The 60 and over age group has also seen a 9% decrease in free public swimming participation, compared to 2013-14.

    Find out more and see what participation is like in your authority by visiting our Free Swimming tool.

    To view the 2014-15 report please click the image below.

    Free Swimming Logo

    For more information on Free Swimming data please contact Adrian Smith.


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    y Golygydd / the Editor

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    Local authority performance continues to improve

    Data for 2014-15 shows that LA performance has improved for 63% of indicators.

    A report published On Wednesday 2 September shows that performance has improved for 63% of comparable performance indicators compared to 2013-14. The gap in performance (between the best and worst performing authorities) has also narrowed for over half of the indicators.


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