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Individualised Learner Record (ILR)

All publicly funded education providers must collect and return data about their learners. The further education and skills sector in England uses the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) to collect data about learners. The ILR is an electronic data return, submitted to the ESFA, and it is essential that all providers submit accurate data because the ILR is used to calculate their funding, and also contributes to all official government statistics. This page aims to give you an introduction and some top tips for the ILR, but all providers should check official ESFA guidance before submitting their return. You can also attend our ILR training course for more information.

Natspec members can also use the Data and MIS forum or email ilr@natspec.org.uk to ask for help on ILR issues.

ILR top tips

Natspec has produced an ILR top tips guide to help specialist colleges complete it successfully. It uses information published by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Providers should note that the information may be amended by DfE and/or ESFA at any time and should refer back to the links provided at the end of the document for full details.

Summary of useful links

These resources may also help you when filling in your ILR return

Upcoming Workshops

Natspec runs a number of workshops and drop-in sessions focussed around the ILR and completing it successfully, aimed at first timers and experienced professionals. These cover not only how to successfully complete the ILR but also the reasons why the data is gathered, and how colleges can make use of it. If you have any queries about any of the training below, please contact transform@natspec.org.uk

Data and MIS network

28 March 2024

If you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.

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New to the ILR? Getting it right first time

15 May 2024

This training is aimed at staff who have little or no experience of creating or returning Individual Learner Records (ILR) and require an introduction to the basics.

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The ILR in practice

22 May 2024

As a follow up to our “New to the ILR” workshop, we look here at a practical application of the cycle of returning Individual Learner Records (ILR), and importantly the analysis of data checking, error reports and their resolution.

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The ILR drop-in and Q&A session

4 June 2024

This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.

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Data and MIS network

13 June 2024

If you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.

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The ILR drop-in and Q&A session

11 September 2024

This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.

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The ILR in practice

9 October 2024

As a follow up to our “New to the ILR” workshop, we look here at a practical application of the cycle of returning Individual Learner Records (ILR), and importantly the analysis of data checking, error reports and their resolution.

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The ILR drop-in and Q&A session

15 October 2024

This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.

The post The ILR drop-in and Q&A session appeared first on Natspec.

Data and MIS network

28 November 2024

If you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.

The post Data and MIS network appeared first on Natspec.

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