News and Updates

LIS V19.02 due for release in January


The Data Service will be releasing the Learner Information Suite (LIS) V19.02 later this month.

 Updates to LIS V19.02 will include:

  • Optional ULN Validation Facility – This function will allow LIS users to export a batch file from LIS, ready to be processed by the Learning Records Service (LRS) web portal for ULN verification. Post submission of the batch file, users will receive a corresponding return file from the portal which can be re-imported into LIS for the purpose of generating a new report..
  • ULN Verification Report – This report will display the ULN verification statuses and further information provided by the Optional ULN validation facility..
  • Fixes to the Skills Funding Agency and YPLA funding calculation modules
  • Funding Claim Report Update – pages 3 and 5 have been re-introduced to the report as they were previously excluded in LIS 19.01.65 due to performance issues
  • Other fixes for current known issues.

If you have any queries please contact the Service Desk on 0870 2670001 or email servicedesk@thedataservice.org.uk