Publications

This is the seventh annual survey of FE College Leavers in Northern Ireland. Data was collected approximately six months after completing and achieving a regulated qualification, at Level 3 or below, in the 2019/20 academic year.

This circular clarifies the process for delivery of the Higher Level Apprenticeship Modular Achievement extract for DfE funding.

In consultation with College MI staff and internal Departmental colleagues the Department considers that due to the ongoing disruption caused by Covid 19, there is a continuing need to flag enrolments which were planned to be completed in an earlier academic year but which are

Previous guidance FE01-0918 (issued 7 September 2018) provided an update to the list for the course (C06) and student source of funding (E08) fields to be utilised in the 2018/19 academic year.

Equality screening for the Turing Scheme, a new UK government (Department for Education) programme to replace elements of the EU’s Erasmus+ Programme.

Privacy Notice outlining how personal data will be handled by the department's Quality Improvement Team.

The main role of the new Northern Ireland Skills Strategy is to set the overarching direction for the Northern Ireland Executive and departments, in terms of skills development and implementation. 

This research programme highlights the key research areas for the 2021-22 year, and beyond, as the department seeks to deliver on its 10x Economy vision.

This Statutory Rule contains amendments to the principal further education student support Regulations - The Further Education (Student Support) (Eligibility) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012.

The fact sheet presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2015/16 to 2019/20.

Equality screening around 'Framework for the safe resumption of on-site educational provision and related activity' policy.

The Level 2 Traineeship Programme will commence in September 2021. The purpose of this document is to ensure that data on participants on Level 2 Traineeships is being correctly and consistently recorded in all colleges.

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students (both regulated and non-regulated) in the Northern Ireland further education (FE) sector covering academic years 2015/16 to 2019/20.

This circular replaces FE 01/18 to update and consolidate departmental guidance for colleges of further education in Northern Ireland in developing and reviewing their estate strategies.