We are constantly told by the Data Service and the Information Authority that Prior Attaimnment (L35) is the learners attainment status at the point at which they join the institution and should not be changed year on year to reflect the learner's achievments at the college. If this is to remain the case what benefit [...]

I echo Pauls comments and add

Is this intended as a fishing trip for 2010/11 to collect data to support funding rates changes for 2011/12 or a new funding rate / rule to be implemented in 2010/11.

If it is the latter the SFA need to
advise colleges if this change [...]

I too am concerned by ‘in kind’, this will be and additional cost/staffing burden to collect and validate. It will have to be validated as we the providers will be responsible at audit. If this gets imposed on us it will need to be supported by clear, unambiguous rules which are issued well before [...]