ILR specification: 2025 to 2026

Work Placement Employer Identifier: Field

Definition

The identifier of the employer that the learner is undertaking the work experience placement with.

Reason Required

Monitoring employer and sector uptake of work placements.

Schema Definitions

XML Entity Name
WorkPlaceEmpId
Field Length
9
Data type
xs:int
Minimum occurrences
0
Maximum occurrences
1

Collection Requirements

  • 16-19 excluding Apprenticeships (FundModel 25)
  • T Level programme (FundModel 25, ProgType 31)
  • T Level Foundation Year (FundModel 25, ProgType 30)

Valid Entries

A valid Employer ID number from the Employer Data Service (EDS). This is a nine digit number.

Notes

  • This field must be recorded for all learners undertaking a work experience placement as part of a Supported Internship. It is not required for work placements that are part of other 16-19 study programmes.

  • From 1 April 2022, new Employer Identifier numbers are no longer issued. Please use a value of 999999999 where the employer does not exist on the Employer Data Service. There is no longer a requirement to update this within 60 days.

  • Login to Submit learner data to search employer identifiers: https://submit-learner-data.service.gov.uk/edrs/search