4. Further information and related links
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Further information sources
Further information
There is a reference page at the end of this manual with the related hyperlinks to the documents and web pages that are referred to throughout this site. 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 get help with Education and Skills Funding Agency services forum: see below for details
ESFA Customer Service
You can contact ESFA Customer Service through the ESFA Help Centre
The team can support you with a range of queries, including queries about:
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The Funding Information System and the ILR Learner Entry Tool
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Achievement rates (QAR) and minimum standards as well as the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework
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Access to the online services including permissions, super users and password reset
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Funding Rules Monitoring (FRM)
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Data collection processes, timetables and reports
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Data submissions (FE Workforce, ILR, EAS)
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Funding eligibility
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Validity of qualifications for post-16 education and training
Many of these topics are explained further in our ESFA Help Articles .
You can also seek peer to peer support through ESFA Community.
Get help with Education and Skills Funding Agency Services
Get help with Education and Skills Funding Agency services is a help centre hosted by ESFA. You can search help articles or discussions between training providers about further education and skills topics, for self-serve support. By registering as a communities member, you will be able to post questions, comments or subscribe to posts.
If you have any questions about the help centre, please email customer.experience@education.gov.uk
Related Links
Related Links to Documents and Information
ILR: check that data is accurate
- funding reports, known issues and FIS guidance
ILR: related documentation
(includes links to EAS guidance)
ILR: sources of data
Learner Records Service (LRS)
GCSE, AS and A level reforms
High needs funding arrangements 2024 to 2025
- information for local authorities, schools and colleges about high needs funding
ESFA: financial assurance: monitoring post 16 funding
(also known as the FRM reports)
ESFA: Qualification achievement rates (QAR)
Institute for Apprenticeships (IfATE)
Specification of apprenticeships standards for England (SASE)
UK ENIC
- information about overseas qualifications
Technical and Further Education Act 2017