Voluntary application (VA) of the Code – committing to uphold the Code principles
Any producer of data, statistics and analysis that are not official statistics who is applying the Code principles is encouraged to be part of the voluntary application (VA) scheme run by the Office for Statistics Regulation. The scheme reflects an ongoing commitment to apply TQV.
We encourage members of the scheme to be open and accountable in their application of the Code by publishing a statement explaining how they apply and meet the Code Principles.
A commitment to the Code core principles of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value offers the opportunity for an organisation to:
- Compare its processes, methods and outputs against the recognised standards in the Code that we expect of official statistics
- Demonstrate to the public its commitment to trustworthiness, quality and public value
- Strengthen its practices by ‘thinking TQV’
More information on applying the Code and joining the VA scheme
Voluntary application of the Code – a guide on how to apply TQV and to be part of the scheme
Register of TQV Voluntary Application – organisations that have elected to apply the Code in the VA scheme
Case studies – examples of good practice from members of the scheme
Understanding TQV: An introduction to the core principles of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value (TQV).
Guidance – Ensuring Public Accountability: Producers of statistics should see themselves as accountable to their users and can apply OSR’s guidance on accountability to provide reassurance about how they demonstrate Trustworthiness, Quality and Value.
Code Guidance – Information that supports use of the Code, including the understanding and delivery of the principles and standards, and short guides on the Code Principles.
