§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what a unique learner number is. [177944]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisMy Department is exploring the idea of a unique learner number for every individual involved in lifelong learning. This would improve the flow of information between schools, further education and higher education. The aim being to simplify application processes and enable learning providers to improve the services they offer. We are considering the associated benefits, costs and privacy issues.