Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Self Help using Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Subjects are listed in alphabetical order. If a subject is listed then click on it to reveal a range of frequently asked questions with their answers.

We hope that this will answer your question. It is never possible to have answers to every question so if you still need help then contact the Service Desk on: servicedesk@thedataservice.org.uk or telephone 0870 2670001.

More FAQs are being compiled and will be added soon so there is a comprehensive list.

Apprenticeships FAQs

LAD Changes June 2010

Large Employer Reduction in Rates for 19+ Learners FAQs (NEW)

Learner Responsive QSR / MLP Reports

Learner Responsive 08/09 QSR Republication FAQs (June)

Learner Responsive (LR) Qualification Success Rate (QSR) and Minimum Level of Performance (MLP) FAQ's


Online Data Collection batch or Provider on Line (OLDC and POL)

Provider Funding Report (PFR)

Provider Information Management System (PIMS)

Online Data Collection FAQ's

Quality Assessments

Quality Statements

Response to Redundancy

Statistical First Release (SFR)

Six months training offer

Train to Gain FAQ's