Section 13 Further information
Further information
There is a reference page at the back of this document with all the related hyperlinks to the documents and webpages that are referred to throughout this document. Each item contains a hyperlink to the relevant webpage or document.
Support available
There are several sources of support available to you including the ESFA service desk and the feconnect forum:
see below
for details
Service desk
You can contact the service desk at:
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Online enquiry form: Online form
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Telephone: 0370 2670001
The team can support you with a range of queries, including queries about:
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The FIS and the ILR Learner Entry tool
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Data collection processes and reports, including the Provider Funding Report (PFR)
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Achievement rates and minimum standards/minimum levels of performance reports
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National and official FE statistics, including the Statistical First Release (SFR) on post-16 education
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Access to the online service, including permissions, super users and passwords
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Services on the online service, including data collections and searching for learning aims
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ILR data
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Fundability and validity of qualifications for post-16 education and training
The service desk is open:
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Monday to Thursday - 08:30 to 17:00
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Friday - 08:30 to 16:00
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Christmas Eve - 08:30 to 13:00
Please note the service desk is open until 18:00 on ILR return days.
Feconnect
Feconnect is the ESFA’s online network for those working with data in the Further Education and skills sector. It is a forum for you to talk to colleagues about funding or data issues and help each other resolve queries.
By registering as a feconnect member, you will be able to post questions or comments.
If you have any queries about feconnect, please email: fe.connect@education.gov.uk