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The information authority sets and regulates data and collection standards for further education (FE) and training provision in England.
Update on the Learner Data Strategy
04/02/2010
In March 2009 the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), asked the information authority to undertake a broad review of the individualised learner record (ILR) to establish how well the ILR is meeting the current needs of the department....
Employer Responsive Group postponed
01/02/2010
The Employer Responsive Group meeting that was due to take place on Thursday 11 February has been postponed, and will now take place on Friday 19 March. ...
ILR Validation Rules for 2010/11 published
01/02/2010
The information authority published the ILR Validation Rules for 2010/11 on Friday 29 January 2010. ...
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ILR Specification for 2010/11 Published
The specification for the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) for 2010/11 was published on 27 November 2009. The specification, which includes the changes approved by the information authority board, can be downloaded from the ILR Documents page.
Data in the Wider FE and Training System Conference
On 3rd December, the information authority and the Data Service hosted a one-day conference in Birmingham to highlight changes, plans and implications for data collection, use and regulation in the wider FE and training system. Outputs from the day, including video interviews with our speakers, are now available at http://data09.org.uk/
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