Inspired by the Olympics for this week’s blog we thought we’d share our experience of running sprints! Thankfully for us there’s no requirement for trainers, or a track, however, to cross the finish line of an ecda sprint we are required to embrace our inner Olympian.
We have been discovering what residents living in Essex really think about our work to join data between public services in Essex.
At ecda, we deliver data projects to demonstrate the power of analytics in supporting decision making in policy and practice in public services. To support good decisions, our projects must apply the right analytical methods and in the right way. We've established a Methods Board to support us in that process.
Uniting partners to collaborate on data projects is not without its challenges! The complexity in bringing so much data and so many people together, to agree on and then actually coordinate data joining, both within one organisation and between several, …
As you know one size doesn't fit all when it comes to the analyst! Take Stephen's quiz to find out what title your skillset earns you!
From its inception ecda has put ethical practices at the core of its work, subscribing to ethical principles that safeguard the people of Essex, ensuring we are transparent about how we’re using the data we hold only where there are clear benefits to delivering services that improve their lives.
Joining social care, education and crime data provided new insight to inform a campaign to prevent vulnerable young adults from gang recruitment.
We're bringing data colleagues together to unite Essex. Find out how to be part of the equation, and what's in it for you.
If you haven't heard of the Essex Centre for Data Analytics, we're here to introduce you to some of the basics.
Welcome to the new Essex Centre for Data Analytics blog!
We're starting with a celebration as ecda turns two! Find out about our year of collaboration, and what our new blog has in store!