Digital Skills Development Networks – Workforce Census and Regional Digital Workforce Plans

Digital Skills Development Networks conduct a Workforce Data collection exercise and lead on developing Regional Digital Workforce Plans.

In March / April 2024 all regional networks have been conducting a Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) Workforce Data collection via an online collection tool; this has been completed by individual organisations reflecting the staffing they have in post as at 29 of February under the DDaT job families as well as their establishment for 2024/25; the uptake from most regions has been great with 3 regions achieving a 100% return rate, please see full details below.

• North East - 100%
  • Completed - 15
  • Not completed - 0
• North West - 100%
  • Completed - 37
  • Not completed - 0

• Yorkshire and Humber - 100%
  • Completed - 25
  • Not completed - 0
• Midlands - 35%
  • Completed - 18
  • Not completed - 38
• East of England - 72%
  • Completed - 21
  • Not completed - 8
• London - 93%
  • Completed - 37
  • Not completed - 3
• South East - 98%
  • Completed - 41
  • Not completed - 1
• South West - 81%
  • Completed - 21
  • Not completed - 5
• Total - 80%
  • Completed - 215
  • Not completed - 55

The workforce data collection is a valuable and important piece of work that will hopefully inform future regional and national workforce planning.

Regional Skills Development networks have also been commissioned to lead on the development of Regional Digital Workforce Plans and have just commissioned a third-party provider to support this important work.

We would really value if you as senior leaders and / or member of the Digital Academy Alumni become involved in your regional Digital Skills Development Network. Please register on our website but also make contact with your regional Digital Skills Development Manager, see contact details below.

For more information, please contact Christine Banks.