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Data were not previously collected in a format that would enable the information requested to be provided. However, since the introduction of the Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) across England with effect from 31 July 2006, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is collecting information about offender learners and their achievements. The following data relate to full qualifications, or units towards full qualifications, achieved by offenders in custody over the age of 16 since that date.
Month Total number of learners at start of month New learners (included in column 1) Full/part qualifications achieved Full/part qualifications achieved as a percentage of total learners1 August 2006 21,175 9,915 14,036 66.3 September 2006 22,326 10,115 12,338 55.2 October 2006 23,795 10,954 11,970 50.3 November 2006 22,514 10,088 11,496 51.0 December 2006 24,466 7,401 10,730 43.8 January 2007 23,503 10,348 12,566 53.4 Total 137,779 58,821 73,136 53.0 1 Individual learners may achieve more than one full/part qualification