ILR

The Individualised Learner Record (ILR) is a collection of data about learners and their learning that is requested from learning providers in the FE system by the information authority. The data collected are used by organisations in the FE system to ensure that public money is being spent in line with government targets for quality and value-for-money, for future planning, and to make the case for the sector in seeking further funding.

The FE system includes Further Education Colleges, former External Institutions, Sixth Form Colleges, Independent Learning Providers, Local Authorities and Voluntary and Community Organisations.

The data standards and specification of the ILR are owned and governed by the information authority and any changes to the data collected in the ILR or collection arrangements must be approved by the information authority board.

The ILR Specification defines which data is collected for each academic year from 1 August – 31 July.

The timetable for publishing the ILR specification is agreed by the information authority board. The current timetable can be viewed here.