PARTICIPATION IN FULL-TIME EDUCATION BY 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS IN NORTHERN IRELAND 2001/02

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1 17 th September 2002 PARTICIPATION IN FULL-TIME EDUCATION BY 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS IN NORTHERN IRELAND 2001/02 Key Points The overall participation rate of 16 and 17 year olds in full-time education in Northern Ireland has remained fairly static over the past five years. The participation rate of 16 and 17 year olds in full-time education in 2001/02 was 72.4% (66.4% for males and 78.8% for females). The participation rate for 16 year olds (78.1%) was higher than for 17 year olds (66.7%). The rate for female 16 year olds was 84.5% and for female 17 year olds was 73.2%. The rate for male 16 year olds was 72.1% and for male 17 year olds was 60.6%. Participation of 16 & 17 Year Olds in Full-Time Education in Northern Ireland 100% 100% 90% 90% 80% 80% 70% 70% 60% 60% 50% 50% 40% 40% Participation Rate Participation Rate 30% 30% 20% 20% 10% 10% 0% 0% 1997/ / / / / /02 Female Female Male Total

2 Key Points continued Participation rates in Northern Ireland were higher than in England. This was the case for both 16 and 17 year olds, and applied to both males and females. For example, the 16 & 17 year old participation rate was 72.4% in Northern Ireland compared with 64.9% in England. Some 62.8% of 16 year olds in full-time education attended schools whereas 37.2% attended further education colleges; the figures for 17 year olds were 60.5% and 39.5% respectively, and the figures for 16 and 17 year olds combined were 61.7% and 38.3% respectively. Tables Table 1 : details the participation of 16 year olds in full-time education/ vocational training in schools and FE colleges in 2001/02, by type of establishment attended and sex. Table 2 : details the participation of 17 year olds in full-time education/ vocational training in schools and FE colleges in 2001/02, by type of establishment attended and sex. Table 3 : details the participation of 16 & 17 year olds in full-time education/ vocational training in schools and FE colleges in 2001/02, by type of establishment attended and sex. Table 4 : details the participation of 16 year olds, 17 year olds and 16 & 17 year olds in full-time education/vocational training in schools and FE colleges for the years 1997/98 to 2001/02 inclusive, by sex. Table 5 : compares the participation of 16 year olds, 17 year olds and 16 & 17 year olds in full-time education/vocational training in schools and FE colleges in 2001/02 in Northern Ireland and England.

3 Notes to Editors National Statistics 1. This is a National Statistics publication. National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice. They undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs. They are produced free from any political interference. 2. For general enquiries about National Statistics, contact the National Statistics Public Enquiry Service on: (020) minicom: info@statistics.gov.uk Fax: Letters: Room DG/18, 1 Drummond Gate, London SW1V 2QQ 3. You can also find National Statistics on the Internet: Schools 1. The schools statistics in this press release have been derived from the Annual School Census, a return of pupil numbers by age and year group from each school in Northern Ireland. 2. The 2001/02 figures in this press release are counts of school pupils as at 5 th October Age is at 1 st July Further Education Colleges 1. The Further Education College statistics in this press release have been derived from the Further Education Statistical Record (FESR), a computerised return consisting of an individual record for each enrolment on a vocational course at a Northern Ireland further education college. 2. The 2001/02 figures in this press release are counts of student enrolments as at 1 st November Age is at 1 st July This press release only refers to full-time enrolments, defined as attendance which is: (a) for at least 15 hours and at least 7 sessions per week, or for more than 21 hours per week with no sessional requirement;

4 (b) on sandwich courses; or (c) on short courses i.e. single self-contained periods of full-time study of under 4 weeks duration, within one academic year, which do not have to satisfy the hour and session requirements of (a) above. 4. In order to avoid double counting of pupils/students, this press release excludes link students, i.e. those whose attendance at a Further Education College is linked to their attendance at a school. 5. Although the Further Education Statistical Record represents enrolments rather than student numbers, a student may only enrol on one full-time course at any time. Consequently, the number of enrolments can be treated as the number of students for the purpose of this press release. Population The figures quoted in this press release are mid-year civilian population estimates. Further Enquiries Requests for further information should be addressed to: Jonathan Crook Statistics and Research Branch Department of Education Rathgael House Balloo Road BANGOR Co. Down BT19 7PR Telephone (028) Fax (028) jonathan.crook@deni.gov.uk Department of Education Statistical Press Releases can be accessed at the Department s internet site - Press Enquiries should be made to the Department s Press Office at the above address, telephone (028) / fax (028)

5 Table 1 : and FE colleges by 16 year olds, 2001/02 Male Females Total Schools 5,487 7,520 13,007 FE Colleges : Mainstream Courses 2,160 2,929 5,089 Jobskills Courses 2, ,621 Total in full-time education 9,870 10,847 20,717 Population 13,684 12,833 26,517 Participation rate 72.1% 84.5% 78.1% Table 2 : and FE colleges by 17 year olds, 2001/02 Male Females Total Schools 4,333 6,366 10,699 FE Colleges : Mainstream Courses 1,984 2,853 4,837 Jobskills Courses 1, ,142 Total in full-time education 8,209 9,469 17,678 Population 13,550 12,940 26,490 Participation rate 60.6% 73.2% 66.7% Table 3 : and FE colleges by 16 & 17 year olds, 2001/02 Male Females Total Schools 9,820 13,886 23,706 FE Colleges : Mainstream Courses 4,144 5,782 9,926 Jobskills Courses 4, ,763 Total in full-time education 18,079 20,316 38,395 Population 27,234 25,773 53,007 Participation rate 66.4% 78.8% 72.4%

6 Table 4 : and FE colleges by 16&17 year olds, 1997/98 to 2001/ / / / / /02 % % % % % 16 year olds : Males Females Total year olds : Males Females Total & 17 year olds : Males Females Total Figures from 2000/01 onwards include Jobskills trainees in Government Training Centres, which came under the remit of FE in that year. The net effect of this was to increase the participation rate. [The magnitude of this increase in 2000/01 was two percentage points.] Table 5 : Comparison of participation in full-time education/vocational training in schools and FE colleges by 16 & 17 year olds in Northern Ireland and England, 2001/02 Northern Ireland England 1 % % 16 year olds : Males Females Total year olds : Males Females Total & 17 year olds : Males Females Total DfES provisional figures. Age in the English figures is at 31 st August Pupils in England aged 16 at 31 st August may leave school. Pupils in Northern Ireland may leave school if they are aged 16 at 1 st July.