The Alpha phase will run between May and August 2021, preceded by training and preparations during April. We are exploring how to structure the approach and how we can potentially extend testing and provider input after August 2021 until December 2021. The deadline to submit your expression of interest is Tuesday 6 April.
More information including timelines and an FAQ is available on our Alpha phase page .
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In August 2022, providers will need to start collecting data using the Student - Data Futures data model for submission to the HESA Data Platform (HDP).
It is more important than ever to provide regular updates on progress and milestones.
The Data Futures monthly update newsletter will:
Keep you up to speed with the programme timeline, highlighting upcoming key dates and readiness requirements.
Provide updates on Alpha and Beta phase.
Wrap up the previous month’s...More
The Data Futures Beta phase will run between February and August 2022.
Our aim for the Beta phase is to support testing and provider readiness ahead of the HESA Data Platform (HDP) opening for the 2022/23 collection in early 2023 with an experience closer to real-world usage than Alpha.
There is no cap on applications: as communicated in our September 2021 update , we would encourage all providers to participate even if they may not be ready to submit files from the...More
We added the following new fields to the C20051 Student and C20054 Student Alternative returns for providers in England:
APEL/Credit
Delivery Organisation
Access and Participation Plan flag on financial support (APPSPEND)
Expansion of CLASS
We would like to understand more from providers about their experience implementing these new areas, and if there are any aspects we can review to reduce burden.
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We hope that you find the HESA Training update to be a useful monthly resource. Your views and feedback are very important to us so it would be very helpful if you would complete our short feedback survey.
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Why are we doing this survey?
We want to ensure that you have all the relevant information to complete the 2022/23 collection in the new HESA Data Platform (HDP) using the 22056 Student - Data Futures model . To help you successfully submit 2022/23 data we need to understand how ready you are for the new collection process.
The survey will be used alongside HESA monitoring provider engagement with Data Futures, including:
Involvement in the...More
Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the HE-BCI record. This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Why are we doing this survey?
In order to successfully deliver the Data Futures programme, HESA need to ensure that providers have all the relevant information to complete the 2022/23 collection in the new HESA Data Platform (HDP) using the Data Futures model.
As a third-party supplier there is a dependency, for many of the providers, for a solution to be available for them to upgrade to. This survey aims to gather information about your readiness, that will...More
Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Provider profile record. This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Estates Management record. This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Unistats record. This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) record (C22053). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Please only answer this survey:
As an individual (not on behalf of your organisation).
If you receive the Data Futures monthly update, whether as an operational contact or a subscriber.
We are now in the reporting year for the 2022/23 (22056) collection.
We currently send the Data Futures monthly update and HESA weekly update to all operational contacts.
We are considering:
Whether to keep sending the Data Futures monthly update.
Whether to move...More
Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Staff record (C21025). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Aggregate Offshore Record (AOR) (C21052). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Graduate Outcomes Contact Details record (C20071). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the GMC Assessment record (C21055). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Graduate Outcomes Survey Results record (C20072). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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Why are we doing this survey?
This is the third and last Data Futures readiness survey to complete the series of readiness monitoring and measures undertaken ahead of the 2023 interim submissions and Student 22056 collection .
Throughout 2021 and 2022, we have provided operational resources, e-learning and opportunities to engage with Data Futures and the 22056 collection. We are nearing the end of exceptional support as we approach the collection window for...More
Why are we doing this survey?
This is the third and last Data Futures readiness survey to complete the series of readiness monitoring and measures undertaken ahead of the 2023 interim submissions and Student 22056 collection .
Throughout 2021 and 2022, we have provided operational resources, e-learning and opportunities to engage with Data Futures and the 22056 collection. We are nearing the end of exceptional support as we approach the collection window for...More
Why are we doing this survey?
This is the third and last Data Futures readiness survey to complete the series of readiness monitoring and measures undertaken ahead of the 2023 interim submissions and Student 22056 collection .
Throughout 2021 and 2022, we have provided operational resources, e-learning and opportunities to engage with Data Futures and the 22056 collection. We are nearing the end of exceptional support as we approach the collection window for...More
Why are we doing this survey?
This is the third and last Data Futures readiness survey to complete the series of readiness monitoring and measures undertaken ahead of the 2023 interim submissions and Student 22056 collection .
Throughout 2021 and 2022, we have provided operational resources, e-learning and opportunities to engage with Data Futures and the 22056 collection. We are nearing the end of exceptional support as we approach the collection window for...More
Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the Finance record (C21031). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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This consultation seeks views on how Jisc can ensure it has the data required to perform its functions and how that data can be collected in a way this is proportionate. By 'proportionate', we mean that the requirements that we place on higher education providers are necessary to perform our regulatory functions.
This consultation forms part of the ongoing HE-BCI major review. A major review is an investigatory project that creates a business case for change. In some cases, the purpose...More
Welcome to our provider training needs survey for the HE-BCI record (C21032). This survey aims to understand which parts of the HESA collection cycle are the most challenging and why, and whether our existing training products can be improved, or launch new courses to support your needs even further. This survey will ensure we follow a full training cycle based on empirical evidence which will enrich our existing training creation process.
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This consultation makes proposals which aim to ensure that HESA and our Statutory Customers have the necessary data to perform our functions in respect of students studying in transnational education (TNE) and through partnership arrangements. It proposes changes to data collection approaches for providers in England and Wales, which are intended to fill current gaps in our knowledge while ensuring that data requirements from higher education providers remain proportionate.
The...More
The purpose of this consultation is to gather feedback on proposed amendments relating to the collection of data on transnational education (TNE) students in Northern Ireland and Scotland. These include measures to fill the current gap in our knowledge of these students, for example, in relation to the subjects that they study and the types of TNE activity in which they engage. The specific proposals are set out in the main body of the consultation.
The aim of these...More