Index of Acronyms

INTRODUCTION

1. The following list of acronyms are linked by definition to the relevant business definition (where appropriate).

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Acronym	Definition
ACL	Adult Community Learning
ALS	Additional Learning Support
AMPS	Allocations Management and Payments System
ASL	Adult Safeguarded Learning
DCSF	Department for Children Schools and Families
DfES	Department for Education and Skills
DIUS	Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
DLF	Demand Led Funding
DV	Derived Variable
DWP	Department for Work and Pensions
E2E	Entry to Employment
ER	Employer Responsive
ESF	European Social Fund
ESOL	English Speakers of Other Languages
FE	Further Education
FLLN	Family Literacy, Language and Numeracy
FLT	Foundation Learning Tier
FTE	Full Time Equivalent
GLH	Guided Learning Hours
HE	Higher Education
IAG	Information, Advice and Guidance
ILR	Individualised Learner Record
LAD	Learning Aims Database
LIS	Learner Information Suite
LR	Learner Responsive
LSC	Learning and Skills Council
NAS	Apprenticeships
NLDC	Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities
NQF	National Qualifications Framework
OLASS	Offender Learning and Skills Service
PaMS	Planning and Modelling System
PCDL	Personal and Community Development Learning
PIMS	Provider Information Management System
PSA	Public Service Agreement
QCF	Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
QCA	Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
S4A	Success for All
SFL	Skills for Life
SFR	Statistical First Release
SLN	Standard Learner Numbers
SPSS	SPSS
SQL	SQL
SRP	Strategic Reporting Platform
SSA	Sector Subject Area
StAR	Strategic Area Reviews
The IA	The Information Authority
TTG	Train to Gain
UfI	University for Industry
UKPRN	UK Provider Reference Number
UKRLP	UK Register of Learning Providers
UPIN	Unique Provider Identification Number
WBL	Work Based Learning
WFL	Wider Family Learning

Date last modified - 11th February 2009