DfE GSS Away Day

Lunch will not be supplied! Please see: Food for more information.

Why Attend the GSS Away Day?
The GSS Away Day is a fantastic opportunity for statisticians across the Department for Education to come together, share ideas, and learn from one another. This year’s theme: “Innovating and Learning Together” couldn’t be more timely. As we continue to navigate complex challenges and embrace new tools (and promote Datacamp for everyone!), it’s vital that we create space to reflect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you're presenting, attending a session, or simply connecting with colleagues, the day promises to be rich with insights and inspiration. I’m particularly looking forward to the hackathon presentations and the practical learning and development sessions. These are great chances to see innovation in action and pick up tips that can make a real difference in our work. I encourage everyone to take part, you’ll leave with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a stronger sense of community within the GSS.

Any questions please email either: Hop.Statistics@education.gov.uk or dfegssawayday2025@gmail.com

For expenses information please see: Expenses.

From the train station

Walking from the station

To walk to the venue from the train station takes approximately 37-41 minutes using the below route options:

Public transport from the station

To use public transport from the station, we recommend using the 51 bus route from Arundel Gate (Stop AG11). Alternative routes are available, but some (like the 10a) drop you an approx 10 minute uphill walk from the venue, whereas the 51 drops you only 2 minutes away. Bus routes take from 23-30 minutes.

View bus route from Sheffield Station to The Wave

From the office

Walking from the office

To walk to the venue from the office at St Pauls Place takes approximately 25-30 minutes using the below route options:

Public transport from the office

To use public transport from the office, you can use the same route as from the station (the 51 from Arundel Gate stop AG11) or multiple different routes from High Street stop HS4. These routes take on average 19-25 minutes.

View bus route from the office at St Paul's Place to The Wave