Sarah Phelps (International Relations Policy Advisor at the Office for National Statistics) explains the importance of international engagement and the role of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's High-Level Group for the Modernisation of Official Statistics. She outlines how GSS members can get involved and inform their 2026 planning.
Learn more on Modernising official statistics through international engagementMatt Rood, Data Scientist for the Office for National Statistics, shares how the GSS Level 6 Data Science apprenticeship helped develop his skill set and build his confidence to apply for promotions.
Learn more on My data science degree apprenticeship experienceHannah Hodge Waller (Intellectual Property Office) explores how apprenticeships have built her skillset, confidence and career in the GSS.
Learn more on A non-linear path to data science: building a career through apprenticeshipsToday marks an important moment for all of us across the Government Statistical Service (GSS). I’m pleased to share the publication of the Future Statistician report, a joint GSS and Royal Statistical Society (RSS) vision for the profession over the next decade. This work reflects the voices of colleagues from across government, the wider analytical […]
Learn more on Launching the GSS and RSS Future Statistician: our shared vision for the decade aheadPippa Curtis (First-year GSS Fast Streamer) shares her experiences of induction, including how the session left her feeling inspired about the opportunities available.
Learn more on Fast stream futures: a day in the life of a first year fast streamerJoint Children and Education theme leads Delphine Robineau (HoP, Department for Education) and Mike Howe (HoP, Ofsted) outline the importance of education statistics for influencing decision making, highlighting recent examples with impact.
Learn more on Championing children and education through statisticsBowie Penney, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, discusses their latest English Indices of Deprivation release, including the enhancements they've made through methodology, increased user engagement, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Learn more on Unlocking and updating deprivation insights: the IoD2025Allison Littlejohn, University College London, explores considerations for the agency of statisticians as the use of Artificial Intelligence increases.
Learn more on The future of GSS is in the hands of humansHira Naveed from Defra reflects on how they applied user-centred design to improve their visualisations and tools.
Learn more on Putting users at the heart of designStephanie Howarth shared key lessons from her GSS Conference session.
Learn more on The death of Excel? How our community delivered change at Welsh Government