Introductions from sector representatives - click here

The context
(p.10-21)

The importance of post-16 performance and data
Targets, priorities and national indicators
Statistical First Releases
The future of post-16 perforamance and data

The Individualised Learner Record (p.22-31)

The ILR specification
ILR field numbers and names
ILR returns
ILR changes for 2010/11

The Learning Aim Database (p.32-41)

From accreditation to the Learning Aim Database
The Learning Aim Database online
Learning aims
Other online qualification search engines

The Learner Information Suite (p.42-51)

Preparing the LIS for use
The LIS and learner-responsive provision
The LIS and employer-responsive provision
Advanced use of the LIS

Success rates and MLPs (p.52-61)

Learner-responsive success rates
Employer-responsive success rates
Minimum Levels of Performance (MLP)
Identifying and managing underperformance

Learner progress (p.62-71)

Value Added overview
The Learner Achievement Tracker
Value Added reports
Contextualised Value Added

Framework for Excellence (p.72-81)

Framework for Excellence overview
The core FfE performance indicators
The specific FfE performance indicators
Using the Framework for Excellence

Data quality (p.82-91)

Data accuracy, validity and good practice
Data credibility and quality assessment reports
The success rate data credibility issue
Data audit and comparison tools

Inspection and self-assessment (p.92-101)

Ofsted inspection overview
Full inspection reports and grades
Self-assessment reports
Improving self-assessment

Agencies and organisations (p.102-111)

The Data Service
The information authority
Managing Information Across Partners
Other performance and data related organisations

Performance and data calendar (p.112-127)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hands-on guide to post-16 funding

Nick Linford has also written a guide for school sixth forms, training providers and further education colleges. It explains where the funding comes from, what it funds and how much funding is earned for the most popular qualifications.

2009/10 edition available to purchase
Click here to find out more