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Data Security - your obligations

Date published: 04/03/2013

We would like to remind providers of the importance in protecting User IDs and passwords for accessing our Online Data Collection (OLDC) system at all times.


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R07 ILR return due in on 06 March

Date published: 01/03/2013

We would like to remind providers that the 2012/13 R07 ILR return is due in on 06 March 2013.


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2013/14 LIS moving to Windows 7 and 8

Date published: 18/02/2013

For 2013/14 the LIS desktop software will be fully supported on Windows 7 and 8. As Windows XP will be out of support by March 2014, we have made the decision to move to a platform that is fully supported by Windows and LIS will no longer be supported on Windows XP.


Service Desk Closed 13 May 2013

Date published: 13/02/2013

The Data Service Service Desk will be closed on 13 May 2013 for staff training.


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2012/13 early close of final ILR return - how can the information authority help you prepare for this?

Date published: 08/02/2013

Following a request from BIS to bring forward the final return date for the submission of 2012/13 ILR data to 27 September, the information authority would like to consult with the sector on how they can help providers to meet this deadline. Please take part in the survey which closes on Sunday 24 February 2013.


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2011/12 final Qualification Success Rate reports released

Date published: 07/02/2013

We have today released final Qualification Success Rate reports for 2011/12 Apprenticeships, Workplace Learning and Classroom-Based Learning provision.


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Data Service Power Failure

Date published: 20/12/2012

The Data Service's office is currently without power; the Service Desk is able to answer email queries but our telephone service is currently reduced.


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R04 ILR return due in on 06 December 2012

Date published: 12/11/2012

We would like to remind all providers (including colleges) that the 2012/13 R04 ILR return is due in on 06 December 2012 and therefore to send data for ALL of their learners.


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Shadow Funding Software V1 released

Date published: 08/11/2012

Working with the Skills Funding Agency, we have released the first version of the Shadow Funding Software.


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Update on letter to providers: increased risk of error on the final ILR return

Date published: 07/11/2012

Even if you haven’t been contacted, we would urge you to check your data thoroughly and make an early 2011/12 final data return.