This field records the reference period that the ReferencePeriodStudentLoad.FTE applies to.
Notes
This records the reference period that the FTE is being recorded for. A value of 01 is expected in this field for 22056 and 23056 due to these being annual collections. This combined with the ReferencePeriodStudentLoad.YEAR therefore identifies the exact reference period that FTE is being recorded for.
The Open University is required to send this field for the Scottish part.
Reason Required
To uniquely identify the Full-time equivalence and enable linking between entities.
Field Length
2
Quality Rules
Quality Rules to follow
Minimum Occurrence
1
Maximum Occurrence
1
Primary Key?
True
Valid Values
Code
Coding Frame Label
01
Reference period 1
Revision History
Coding Manual Version
Element Version
Notes
1.4.0
1.1
Valid entries 02 and 03 have been removed. Guidance update to clarify what data is expected in relation to FTE in an annual submission.
1.5.1
1.2
Guidance added to confirm the Open University is required to report this field for the Scottish part.