Education Data Matters - March 2015

Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard:

We’re pleased to announce that the Spring update is now live! 

Did you know…

The Post-16 LPUK Datadashboard Spring Update, including summer 2014 validated national KS5 and L3VA data, is now available online.

Here is an overview of the latest updates based on both feedback from our subscribers and new data available to us:

For Local Authorities and strategic groups:

1.   We have enhanced the headline measures table to include:

-     The ability to compare your LA’s position with others nationally by colouring

 the cells based on the quintile position of your LA 

-     The number of full-time equivalent students (FTE) included in each of the APS measures.

-     The APE expressed as a fine grade as well as a score.

-     Data on students’ progress in English and maths from statistical first release published by the Department for Education. Please note, the aggregated LA level figures are based on data supressed at a centre level, due to small numbers. Please treat these statistics with caution.

2.  We now also include 3-year trends for some of the headline measures, including the average KS4 points on entry, overall retention, L3VA value added measures and average points scores.

 

3.  We now present two types of L3VA: the Headline Measures L3VA and Qualification Type L3VA.

-    The Headline Measures L3VA is shown in the Headline Measures table and the Centre L3VA charts and includes A Level, academic and vocational progress measures as shown in the Performance Tables. Please click here for a list of qualifications included in each measure.

-    The Qualification Type L3VA includes value added for each qualification type, i.e. A Levels only, AS Levels, BTEC Diploma, BTEC Certificate etc.

In the PDF Headline Measures Report, both types are shown side by side:

For individual centres and consortia with a single LAESTAB:

1. We have enhanced the headline measures table to include:

-     The ability to compare your centre’s position with others nationally by colouring the cells based on the quintile position of your centre 

-     The number of full-time equivalent students (FTE) included in each of the APS measures.

-     The APE expressed as a fine grade as well as a score.

-     Data on students’ progress in English and maths from statistical first release published by the Department for Education.

2. 3-year trends for some of the headline measures, including the average KS4 points on entry, overall retention, L3VA value added measures and average points scores.

3.  We now present two types of L3VA: the Headline Measures L3VA and Qualification Type L3VA.

-    The Headline Measures L3VA is shown in the Headline Measures table and includes A Level, academic and vocational progress measures as shown in the Performance Tables. Please click here for a list of qualifications included in each measure.

-    The Qualification Type L3VA includes value added for each qualification type, i.e. A Levels only, AS Levels, BTEC Diploma, BTEC Certificate etc. and is shown in the Performance by Characteristics section.

In the PDF Headline Measures Report, both types are shown side by side:

 

Big Numbers:

The Department for Education (DfE) have recently released their experimental statistics on the destinations for KS4 and KS5 students [1]. The data show the students’ activity in the year after A Levels or other Level 3 qualifications. The data are available on various levels, including local authority, national and institution levels.

For the third year in a row, we have looked at KS5 destinations across regions, comparing the percentages of young people going either to education destinations or to employment and/or training destinations.  Take a look at our Big Numbers.

 

What’s going on in Post-16 Education:

 You can take a look at our regular, comprehensive overview of education

 data releases here .

 

 Dates for the Diary!

Two weeks until our Annual Summit!

If you haven’t booked your FREE place yet, there’s still time to sign up here!

Annual Summit 2015 – “Education Data Matters”

· Wednesday 18th March 2015

· NCVO, London

· Confirmed presenters – Linda Rose - DfE, Steve Besley – Pearson, Russ Henry –  HMI

· Click here to see the full programme and here to register online

 

“Making Sense of Post-16 Accountabilities: From Theory to Practice”

This event is aimed at Heads of Sixth Form, Assistant, Deputy Heads or Directors

of Quality responsible for the quality of Level 3 provision in schools, academies

and colleges to help you make sense of the new accountability system that

comes into use from 2016 and which applies to those students on two-year

16-18 courses who started in September 2014.

We will be running workshops across the country during June/July 2015:

London – 3 June                             Southampton – 4 June

Bristol – 11 June                             Newcastle – 17 June

Leeds –  18 June                             Birmingham – 23 June

Cambridge – 25 June                     Nottingham – 1 July 2015

Manchester – 2 July

Watch out for further information!

 

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