Data Quality
MIAP takes data quality, protection and security very seriously. The Programme operates within a strict data governance framework to ensure the integrity of its service as a trusted source of data.
Data Governance Overview
Overall Data Governance for MIAP incorporates aspects of all the following documents:
Data Governance Overview
This explains how MIAP intends to implement data governance and comply with the Data Protection Act.
The Data Service, the Information Authority and MIAP
This describes the three LSC organisational business units and the relationship between them.
The Information Authority
This describes the role of the Information Authority: regulating data standards and collection from Further Education and Training organisations in England.
Data Schemas.zip (362KB)
XML data schemas and data standards recommendations have been published on this website along with detailed contextual information and guidance.
Common Data Definitions
Work on defining a common standard for exchanging data has been ongoing since 2004 and is a central principle of the MIAP programme. It will allow individuals and organisations to share information about learning participation and achievements. Use the title link, above, to read more.
Data Quality
MIAP has put in place a set of proccesses and procedures to maintian data quality for the benefit of the learner, learner registration bodies and the wider education and training sector.
A Quick Reference Guide to Working with MIAP Data
This one-page poster outlines what 'to do' when entering data into the Learner Registration Service.
Working with MIAP Data - Data Quality and the Unique Learner Number
This document will give you detailed guidance on MIAP data quality and formatting
Data Protection
Data Governance MIAP Standard Fair Processing Notice (FPN)
This document offers:
- guidance to organisations intending to develop a FPN, and
- advice on informing individuals on how their information will be used and shared.
Local Authorities and schools can review the data sharing guidance from the DCSF (the Fair Processing Notice) and understand how your organisation is effected. This can be found on Teachernet at
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/
ims/datamanagement/fpnpupils/
Verification Guidelines
Information regarding the process of recording the verification of a learners Identity at enrolment.
Learner Registration Service, Learner Record & Data Protection Summary
Information and guidance on data protection. The content of the document is for information only. Please seek legal advice with regard to data protection.
Data Security
Throughout the development of the Managing Information Across Partners services, protection of an individual’s data has been given the highest priority and the project has worked closely with the Office of the Information Commissioner. Robust data governance and security arrangements have been put in place, in line with the 1998 Data Protection Act and UK Standards. Data will only be shared through secure data transfer and no CDs, memory sticks or other portable storage devices will be used.
Data Sharing
Opting out of sharing participation and achievement information
To opt-out of sharing participation and achievement information with the organisations detailed in the MIAP organisation list, please call the MIAP helpdesk on the following number 0845 6022589.
You will be required to provide some personal details to confirm your identify. This may include your Unique Learner Number (ULN), if known.
Data Challenges
Data Challenge
This explains how to verify and report problems with a ULN or the Learner Record using the Data Challenge process.
