Introduction to National Pupil Database - Online

This course provides an introduction to National Pupil Database (NPD), an administrative data resource covering the education system in England.

The course covers:

• The population coverage of NPD
• The component modules of NPD and how they link together
• How to create a longitudinal picture of pupils’ lives in schools
• Key data cleaning routines
• Accessing NPD

By the end of the course participants will:

•  Be familiar with the structure of NPD
•  Understand the strengths and limitations of the data available
•  Know where to go to find more detailed information
•  Know how to apply for access

This course is suitable for anyone intending to undertake quantitative research on the school system in England. No prior knowledge of the NPD or statistical code is required to access the course.