Figures for those participating in further education (FE) funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) can be derived from the Individualised Learner Record (ILR). The FE ILR was collated for the first time in 2002-03 and figures are given from that time. The following table shows the total number of learners aged under 19, and 19 and over in FE in Darlington local authority since 2002-03 based on home post code of the learner. Earlier, consistent figures are not available at a local level.
Young people Adults Total 2002-03 1,780 7,250 9,030 2003-04 1,920 7,410 9,340 2004-05 1,960 8,160 10,110 2005-06 2,000 5,500 7,500 Note: Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.