Which specific real-time datasets held by local authorities are used to populate the Programme for Government dashboard, particularly on child poverty and persistent absenteeism?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness & the Constitution | Answered on 03/07/2026
Work is ongoing to identify the most appropriate measures and underpinning datasets for the government’s priorities dashboard, including on child poverty and school absence. This includes drawing on established official statistics and administrative data held by local authorities and partners, while also considering where more timely sources may be available.