Find out about the latest developments at the Data Service and keep up to date with new publications and reports.
Date published: 08/03/2010
The Data Service and the information authority are working in partnership with Nick Linford, author of ‘The hands-on guide to post-16 funding’, to publish a new guide on performance and data, The hands-on guide to post-16 performance and data. Follow link for more information.
Date published: 04/03/2010
Stakeholders have been approached to make their contributions to the development of the Learner Data Strategy during the next stage of work. Please follow link for more information
Date published: 04/03/2010
Changes to the Learner Responsive Success Rate methodology were implemented in the Learner Responsive Success Rate reports for the Academic Year 2008/09. These were published on 25 January 2010. At a headline level the outcomes were broadly in line with the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) analysts’ prediction. Please follow link for more information
Date published: 04/03/2010
The Data Service is working with the information authority to improve data quality across the FE system. Please follow link for more information
Date published: 01/03/2010
Please note that during the month of March there will be some key changes to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the Data Service websites. Follow link for more information.
Date published: 24/02/2010
Following the successful launch of the ILR e-learning module, and feedback gauged from providers on e-learning, The Data Service is now in the process of commissioning further e-learning modules. Follow link for more information
Date published: 23/02/2010
Following the letter from Geoff Russell to providers about good data management practises and principles, the information authority published the ILR Data Management FAQs to address queries raised by the letter. Follow link for more information
Date published: 23/02/2010
Staff from the Data Service and the information authority will be attending a training event on Monday 15th March. Follow link for more information
Date published: 18/02/2010
The Period 6 Employer Responsive Qualification Success Rates (QSR) reports for Train to Gain and Apprenticeships are now available on the Provider Gateway. The reports use 2009/10 data up to and including period 6.
Date published: 04/02/2010
The Change process for the 2011/12 ILR is now underway. For 2011/12 the information authority has reviewed the process and a new criteria and change request form have been developed. Follow link for more information