Staff record 2023/24
Overview
- Introduction - Background information relating to the collection
- Data collection schedule - Details of the key dates and deadlines for the Staff collection
- Data protection guidance - Information about how Data Protection legislation affects the processing of Staff data by HESA
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Data specification
- Coverage of the record - The criteria for the return of data in the record
- Data model - Describes the entities included in the record and the relationship between them
- Data items - Directory of all data items collected, and the guidance surrounding them. Displayed by entity, and sortable for ease of searching
- File structure - Describes the physical structure of the record
- C23025.xsd - Schema for the structure of the XML file
- C23025DataTypes.xsd - Schema for the data types used in the XML file
- C23025CodeLists.xsd - Schema for the valid codes for use in the XML file
Submission process and quality assurance
- HESA XML Data Entry Tool - A program which will produce XML data in the format required for submission
- How to use the HESA XML Data Entry Tool - Guidance on how to use the HESA XML Data Entry Tool
- File structures for downloadable files - Details of the file structures of the downloadable files output from the Data Collection System
- Download amalgamation tool - A downloadable tool which can merge multiple smaller XML files into one large file for submission
Further guidance
- Coding activities and HESA cost centres - A practical guide on how to allocate and proportion HESA cost centres
- Combined levels - A list that details the combined levels within Contract.LEVELS
- FTE vs FPE - Description of Full Time Equivalent and Full Person Equivalent
- Non Academic Contracts Guidance - Guidance for returning non-academic contracts for providers that have not opted in to the voluntary submission
- Single pay spine - A spreadsheet containing pay spine information for academic and support staff
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