We share what works and provide resources for educators, policy-makers, researchers and the wider community. Search our publications.

We provide schools and the public access to information, streamline processes and improve practices. Online tools include:

• Scout
• The School Finder
• PLAN2
• Best Start Year 7 assessment
• Best Start Kindergarten assessment
• VALID.

We develop and deliver resources, professional learning and capacity building programs to provide practical support for front line educators in data use, evaluation and school planning; including:

• Using data with confidence
• The School Excellence Framework & evidence guide
• The evaluation resource hub
• The teaching & learning toolkit
• Registered professional learning.

We coordinate annual data collections, as well as the Tell Them From Me surveys. Open data is published on the NSW Education data hub. Historical information can be found on the History of NSW schools website. You can also submit a data request.

Our work informs policy and decision-making across the sector. We evaluate major programs including:

• Literacy and Numeracy Strategy interventions
• Great Teaching, Inspired Learning
• Connected Communities
• Rural and Remote Education Blueprint
• Supported Students, Successful Students.

We establish department-wide policies and protocols to manage, protect and safely share information.