Further Education, Work-based Learning and Community Learning in Wales Statistics, 2009/10

The statistics comprise a reference volume for Further Education, work-based learning and local authority community learning in Wales, primarily covering the period August 2009 to July 2010.

Key points from the volume include:

• 184,730 learners were enrolled at FE institutions during 2009/10, 4.2 per cent fewer than in 2008/09.
• There was a 21 per cent decrease in FE learner numbers in total at Further and Higher Education institutions between December 2003 and December 2009.
• 90 per cent of learning activities at FEIs were completed and 89 per cent of the completed activities with an assessable outcome were attained.
• 39,605 learners pursued a Local Authority Community Learning activity in 2009/10 (including those enrolled at FEIs but taught by local authority staff), 8.9 per cent fewer than in the previous year.
• 57,605 learners were engaged in work-based learning provision at FEIs and other training providers in 2009/10, 1.9 per cent more than in 2008/09.
• 64.5 per cent of learners leaving their most recent work-based learning programme in 2009/10 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

September 2012 (provisional - to be confirmed on the 'Due Out Soon' page)