Further Education, Work-based Learning and Community Learning Statistics, 2010/11

The statistics comprise a reference volume for Further Education, work-based learning and local authority community learning in Wales, primarily covering the period August 2010 to July 2011.

Key points from the volume include:

• 186,330 learners were enrolled at FE institutions during 2010/11, 0.9 per cent more than in 2009/10.
• There was a 20 per cent decrease in FE learner numbers in total at Further and Higher Education institutions between December 2004 and December 2010.
• 90 per cent of learning activities at FEIs were completed and 90 per cent of the completed activities with an assessable outcome were attained.
• 38,440 learners pursued a Local Authority Community Learning activity in 2010/11 (including those enrolled at FEIs but taught by local authority staff), 2.9 per cent fewer than in the previous year.
• 57,030 learners were engaged in work-based learning provision at FEIs and other training providers in 2010/11, 1.0 per cent fewer than in 2009/10.
• 62 per cent of learners leaving their most recent work-based learning programme in 2010/11 went into current or new employment.
• The accompanying statistical release presents a selection of information from the publication.

Contact

Tel: 029 2082 5139
E-mail: post16ed.stats@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Next update

September 2013 (provisional - to be confirmed on the 'Due Out Soon' page)