Study on Streamlining the Use of Education and Training Data: Data Producers' Survey 2023

The survey examines how Finnish education and training providers manage and share the information they possess, as well as the challenges they encounter in these processes. The survey targeted early childhood education and care institutions, primary and secondary education institutions, liberal education providers, and other training organizations. The data was collected as part of a Ministry of Education and Culture project aimed at streamlining the use of educational information. The first theme of the survey focused on how information is recorded and managed in the organisation of education and training. Respondents were asked what information their organisation internally stores for organising education or training, as well as for other purposes. They were also asked about the challenges encountered in data storage, the basis for their organisation's data processing practices, and where they can seek help if data processing issues arise. The next section focused on data use. Respondents were asked whether they use the data produced by their organisation for any purpose other than what it was originally collected for. Respondents were also asked which education and training data they use, for what purposes and under what regulation. They were also asked about challenges encountered in using data within their organisation and whether the data they produce is shared with other actors. Finally, respondents were asked if their organisation uses data recorded or produced by other actors and whether there are any problems encountered in obtaining the information. Background information included the language of the response and the name and region of the organisation represented by the respondent. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.