Researchers
Abstract:
In 2007 a ‘model’ language question was inserted into
the Annual School Census (ASC), but completion was only voluntary.
The following year, 2008 represents the first year in which data is
available for all schools.
The main aim of the fellowship is to develop protocols and methods
for matching the new ASC data on languages with other administrative
datasets, specifically GP registers Local Land and Property Gazetters
in order to :
• estimate the total populations speaking different languages
within and across administrative boundaries
• examine the convergence or divergence of ethnic and linguistic
groups and their socio-economic characteristics (thus giving a richer
understanding of population diversity and its implications for service
planning)
• investigate whether the addition of language as an indicator
has the potential to significantly enhance our understanding of the
relationship between socio-economic factors, ethnicity and education.
We will aim to provide some limited initial analysis of the data,
through a series of maps showing the linguistic diversity of children
in London (the UK’s most linguistically diverse area) and a’
proof of concept study’, with information and guidance for users
on “ how to do it for themselves”.
Department:
Institute of Education, University of London
Duration:
1/10/08 - 30/09/09
Grant Type:
User Fellowship
Publications
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Presentations
von Ahn, M., Wiggins, D & Lupton, R (2009) - Population,
language, ethnicity and socio-economic aspects of education, presentation
made at Socio-Economic Data Users Group (SEDUG), City Hall, 18 November
2009
von Ahn, M., Wiggins, D & Lupton, R (2009) - Population,
language, ethnicity and socio-economic aspects of education, presentation
made at UPTAP/Burisa Seminar, City Hall, 9 October 2009
von Ahn, M., Wiggins, D & Lupton, R (2009) - Population,
language, ethnicity and socio-economic aspects of education, presentation
made at LERU Seminar, Institute of Education, 24 September 2009
vonAhn, M. (2009) Presentation for Research for Equalities Workshop,
Local Authority Research and Intelligence Association (LARIA), 8 July
2009, Baden Powell House, London (see http://www.laria.gov.uk/laria/core/page.do?pageId=676324,
accessed 4th September 2009)
Mayhew, L. (2009) Making use of local administrative data for population
estimates and service planning. Gordon Square Quantitative Methods
Seminar, the Institute of Education, University of London, 27th March
2009. (www.nkm.org.uk )
von Ahn, M., Wiggins, D & Lupton, R (2009) - Population,
language, ethnicity and socio-economic aspects of education, presentation
made at UPTAP workshop, University of Leeds, 24th March
Lupton, R. (2009) ‘Inequalities across the life course: school
years some key evidence’, NEP Stakeholder Seminar.
Mehmedbegovic, D. (2009) ‘London Insights’, the London
School of Economics and Political Science Language Group.
