Publications

The information presented in this statistical fact sheet has been derived from the consolidated data return (CDR) which is provided by FE colleges.

This report presents key details of the participation by 16- to 19-year-olds in full-time education and vocational training in Northern Ireland (NI).

This circular updates the list of possible responses that should be used by each college when information regarding equality data is being requested from the individual attending the college.

This circular provides information and guidance on further education (FE) grants and supersedes FE Circular 08/22.

Previous guidance (issued 7 January 2016) provided the definitions for the options within the fee waiver code field to collect information on whether an individual identifies themselves as in receipt of income support.

This circular provides guidance and funding arrangements for the InnovateUs programme, covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. It replaces FE Circular 03/22.

The fact sheet presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2017/18 to 2021/22.

This statistical bulletin presents a range of analysis regarding enrolments and students (both regulated and non-regulated) in the Northern Ireland further education sector covering academic years 2017/18 to 2021/22.

The circular contains operational requirements for the management, provision, coordination, teaching and delivery of Essential Skills qualifications. These requirements are intended for all providers other than schools.

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

The purpose of this document is to ensure that data is recorded consistently in all colleges for participants on Training for Success (TfS) and Apprenticeships NI (APP-NI).

This circular sets out the arrangements for the eligibility requirements for access to English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in further education (FE) colleges for asylum seekers, refugees, those granted Humanitarian Protection, persons granted Indefinite leave to remain

This circular sets out the requirements for FE colleges to prepare their 2021/22 Annual Report and Financial Statements and supersedes FE Circular 05/21.

This circular clarifies the student residency requirements to be eligible for ‘Home Fee’ status and support/maintenance funding and supersedes FE Circular 09/21.

This circular updates the list of values available on the Learner Management System.

This circular provides guidance and funding arrangements for the Skills Focus Programme, delivered as part of the department’s Employer Support provision, covering the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. It replaces FE Circular 02/21.

This report provides a detailed understanding of the skill requirements for the Northern Ireland economy, up to 2030. The research analyses where the skills gaps are currently, where they are emerging and where they are likely to emerge over the longer term.

This circular replaces FE 01/19 and clarifies the procedures for colleges claiming for approved capital expenditure.

The Department for the Economy is seeking to appoint two Chairs, one to the Governing Body of South Eastern Regional College (SERC) and one to the Governing Body of Southern Regional College (SRC).

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