Table 1 shows the number of publicly funded adults achieving a Full level 3 qualification in 2004/05 to 2007/08, the latest year for which we have final information and also for 2008/09 which is not directly comparable given it is estimated on a slightly different basis and is also provisional.
Academic year Number of achievements 2004/05 250 2005/06 370 2006/07 440 2007/08 500 2008/091 (provisional) 700 1 Figures for 2008/09 are not directly comparable to earlier years as the introduction of demand led funding has changed how data is collected and how funded learners are defined from 2008/09 onwards. More information on demand led funding is available at: http://www.lsc.gov.uk/providers/funding-policy/demand-led-funding.htm Notes: 1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest ten. 2. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year (academic age). 3. Local authority is based on home postcode of the learner. 4. These data include provision delivered in FE organisations, sixth form colleges, independent training organisations, local authorities and other providers. This includes programmes such as apprenticeships and Train to Gain. Data regarding school sixth forms is not included in this publication. Source: Individualised Learner Record.