Glossary
Full-time equivalent
A measure that converts part-time study into an equivalent share of a full-time programme for funding purposes.
In full
Where a student's planned hours fall below the threshold for a flat-rate band, funding may be calculated per full-time equivalent: the student's planned hours as a proportion of the full-time hours figure, applied to the full-time rate.
The full-time hours figure and the applicable rate are set annually in the rates and formula document.
Where this comes up
diagnostic
Full-time learners on short study programmes
Full-time learners on short study programmes. Review areas: Planned hours; Dates of learning.
diagnostic
Learners undertaking English or maths within an apprenticeship when they have already achieved level 1 or above
We will fund an apprentice up to level 2 in English or maths or both subjects where they do not already hold a suitable equivalent qualification. For 19+ apprentices, English and maths are an optional part of the programme. Where the apprentice already holds approved level 1 qualifications, they must start, continue to study, and take the assessments for a level 2 English or maths. The latest funding rules confirm that apprentices with GCSE grades D to G or grades 3 to 1 have already met the level 1 requirement. They are not eligible for further funding at entry level or level 1.
diagnostic
The ELQ must be returned for this learning aim
If the learning aim is OfS funded, then the Equivalent or lower qualification must be returned
diagnostic
The Mode of study is not valid for this Special fee indicator
If the learning aim started on or after 1 August 2009, and the Special fee indicator field is 'final year of a full-time course lasting less than 24 weeks' then the Mode of study field must be 'part-time'
diagnostic
The Term time accommodation must be returned for this learning aim
If the earliest start date of the learning aims is on or after 1 August 2013, and the Mode of study is 'Full-time or Sandwich', then the Term time accommodation must be returned
module
Working data quality and funding monitoring reports
Reports that flag records for investigation are the most useful assurance tool available, and the most commonly misread. A flag is a question, not a finding.