F05 Hard Close Sub-Group

This sub-group has a specific remit to monitor any issues arising from the new F05 close date during summer and autumn 2010. Once this function has been completed the sub-group will be dissolved.

Follow this link to read the group's Terms of Reference.

Why was the group formed?

The information authority board agreed to confirm the hard close date for the final ILR for 2008/09 learner responsive data as 15 January 2010 and set the hard close date for the final ILR for 2009/10 as the fourth Monday in November 2010 (22 November 2010) subject to:

• establishing a sub-group to monitor any issues arising during summer and autumn 2010;
• the board having the option, on advice of the sub-group, to agree a new later final close date in the light of experience.

Who is on the group?

The group is chaired by the information authority, group membership includes: Ofsted; YPLA; Skills Funding Agency; college representatives; EOA (Examinations Officers Association) and independent provider representatives.

What has the group done so far?

The group met for the first time on the 24 May. One of the main outputs of that meeting was the creation of a Risk Log.

Do you have issues for the group to consider?

Please e-mail your issues or queries to dataqueries@theia.org.uk