Further Education, Work-based Learning and Community Learning in Wales Statistics, 2008/09

The statistics comprise a reference volume for Further Education, work-based learning and local authority community learning in Wales, primarily covering the period August 2008 to July 2009.

Key points from the volume include:

• 192,770 learners were enrolled at FE institutions during 2008/09, 6.7 per cent fewer than in 2007/08.
• There was a 16 per cent decrease in FE learner numbers in total at Further and Higher Education institutions between December 2002 and December 2008.
• 90 per cent of learning activities at FEIs were completed and 85 per cent of the completed activities with an assessable outcome were attained.
• 43,485 learners pursued a Local Authority Community Learning activity in 2008/09 (including those enrolled at FEIs but taught by local authority staff), 1.5 per cent fewer than in the previous year.
• 56,550 learners undertook work-based learning programmes at FEIs and other training providers in 2008/09, 1.7 per cent fewer than in 2007/08.
• 66 per cent of learners leaving their most recent work-based learning programme in 2008/09 went into current or new employment.

The accompanying statistical release presents a selection of information from the publication.

Contact

Tel: 029 2092 6041
E-mail: post16ed.stats@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Next update

October 2011 (provisional - to be confirmed on the 'Due Out Soon' page)