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ESF Indicator Definitions (version 2.1) February 2013

ESF Indicators Definitions

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ESF Indicators Definitions and Category Breakdowns and Evidence Requirements This guidance provides definitions and suggested evidence for the ESF monitoring and evaluation indicators. The monitoring indicators are the outputs and results; outputs are the activities undertaken by the project and results are the direct consequence of the activity. The results follow from the activities, and reflect the key aims of your project. The evaluation indicators are the impacts; the impacts are the longer term consequence of the activity and follow on from the results. The result and impact indicators, therefore, are the most important types of indicator. The indicator definitions should not be considered to define eligible activity. For guidance on eligibility please see the Eligibility Guidance on the WEFO Website at http://wefo.wales.gov.uk Your indicator set will be agreed with WEFO prior to project approval. The Indicators should reflect the activities of the project. Result Indicators should only be reported where project activity has led to the result. If a participant receives support from more than one project only one project can claim this result e.g. if a project is referred from one project to another the two projects need to agree between each other which project claims the result.

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Contents Outputs ...........................................................................................................5

Dissemination initiatives ...............................................................................5

Employers assisted or financially supported ................................................6

Employers collaborating with education/training providers...........................8

Initiatives to support Local Service Board development ...............................9

Learning and development strategies ........................................................10

Participants.................................................................................................11

Participants who receive support with caring responsibilities .....................13

Projects delivering specialist training in sustainable development .............15

Projects integrating sustainable development into awareness raising, education and training programmes ...........................................................16

Projects using soft outcome measurement systems ..................................17

Research studies........................................................................................18

Systems developed ....................................................................................19

Results..........................................................................................................20

Collaborative agreements between public service bodies..........................20

Employers adopting or improving Environmental Management Systems...21

Employers adopting or improving equality and diversity strategies and monitoring systems ....................................................................................22

Organisational learning and development strategies..................................23

Participants completing courses.................................................................24

Participants entering employment ..............................................................25

Participants entering further learning..........................................................27

Participants gaining other positive outcomes .............................................29

Participants gaining qualifications ..............................................................30

Progression schemes for women ...............................................................32

Secondment placements............................................................................33

Sub-regional workforce planning and development strategies ...................34

Workplace health programmes...................................................................35

Impact ...........................................................................................................36

Citizen satisfaction with public services......................................................36

Increase in public service efficiency (including reduced costs of service delivery)......................................................................................................37

Participants gaining part qualifications .......................................................38

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Participants in employment at 12 months...................................................39

Participants in employment, education or training at 12 months ................40

Pay level of employment ............................................................................41

Public service quality improvement ............................................................42

Skills levels of employment ........................................................................43

Women in management .............................................................................44

Annex 1: Category Breakdown Guidance..................................................45

Participant database...................................................................................46

Equal Opportunities data............................................................................52

Enterprise database ...................................................................................56

Project-level aggregate category breakdowns............................................63

Bibliography.................................................................................................67

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Outputs

Dissemination initiatives (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of initiatives aimed at disseminating lessons learned from pilot studies. Initiatives can include published reports, seminars, workshops, or presentations at conferences. For example, a seminar highlighting lessons from a pilot study into improving access to services for hard-to-reach groups. Suggested evidence: Published reports, conference reports, notes or records of and from Seminars & Workshops Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Employers assisted or financially supported (ESF Convergence Priorities 2, 3, 4; ESF Competitiveness Priorities 1 and 2) Definition: The number of employers that receive assistance or financial support, through this Programme. Assistance: advice, guidance and information which can be delivered through the following media: face-to-face, telephone, web-based dialogue, conference, seminar, workshop, or networks (OffPAT, 2005, p.8). For example, provision of advice and guidance on managing health conditions for employers. This assistance includes the provision of training schemes. Financial support: Receiving a grant or loan. For example, financial support for workforce development by employers. This support includes training schemes. Suggested evidence: Timesheets, beneficiary records which include information on the level and method of advice given. If financial assistance is given then adequate supporting documents from the provider to the employer recording the grant assistance which includes grant application form, criteria, signed agreement of loan/grant etc. Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported each time you report Indicator achievements as part of submitting a claim: Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Enterprise Database In addition, at a frequency agreed with WEFO the following data will need to be reported for each enterprise assisted as part of the enterprise database: Enterprise name and address Contact name and position Contact details Number of employees Number of male/female/BME/disabled owners Age of owners Type of enterprise – Sector/ Start-up/ Social Enterprise/ SME Assisted or financially supported Date of assistance Welsh language skills of owners

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Adopting or improving equality strategy and monitoring system Adopting or improving Environmental Management System WEFO will provide you with a spreadsheet (including fixed headings) to report this data. See Annex 1 for the details of the enterprise database fields which correspond to the above data requirements.

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Employers collaborating with education/training providers (ESF Convergence Priority 1) Definition: The number of employers collaborating with education or training providers. The collaboration should involve a relationship between an employer and an education or training provider for the purposes of an ESF project. Examples: Employers collaborating with schools to encourage young people to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects Employers providing work experience opportunities for pupils/students from an education/training provider Employers allowing their facilities to be used by education/training providers Suggested evidence: List of employers and education/training providers. Evidence showing the activity undertaken, number of hours etc. Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Initiatives to support Local Service Board development (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of initiatives supporting the development of Local Service Boards. For example, initiatives to support Local Service Boards to integrate local service delivery across public service sectors Local Service Boards: bring together the key contributors to local service delivery, both devolved and non-devolved. They have a mission to improve service delivery and undertake joint action where the need is identified in fields such as health and social care, services for vulnerable children and others - where good outcomes depend on joined-up action (WAG, 2006, p.3) Suggested evidence: Financial records, training records and qualifications achieved, evidence of capacity building of organisations. Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Learning and development strategies (ESF Convergence Priority 3; ESF Competitiveness Priority 2) Definition: The number of learning and development strategies developed by employers as a result of this Programme. Learning and development strategy: should include some elements of the following (CIPD, 2007): o A statement of what the organisation 'believes' about learning and the

learning process and the way it should be applied within it. o A description of the kind of learning culture that the organisation believes it

needs. o A mission/vision statement for Human Resource Development (HRD). o A statement of the ongoing processes, and their goals, which will support

the above (such as appraisal, potential identification, succession planning, personal development plans, event evaluation).

o A set of learning initiatives that specifically support the current business needs, and their goals, priority and resource requirements.

o A set of choices for how the function/overall process will be managed. Suggested evidence: Any of the elements listed above. Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Participants (All Priorities) Definition: The number of individuals participating in an ESF-funded project. Participation should be linked to specific outcomes and require a meaningful level of engagement, for example a training course. This excludes individuals attending conferences or individuals who simply receive information. Suggested evidence: Participant records, attendance records, evaluation forms on completers, questionnaires/follow up information etc Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Gender (Male/Female) Black and Minority Ethnic group (Yes/No) Disabled (Yes/No) Migrant (Yes - EU, Yes - Non-EU, No) Employment status (Employed (excluding self employed), Self-employed, Unemployed (up to one year), Long-term unemployed (over one year), Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training), In full time education) Existing qualifications (None, Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8) Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+) Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Participant Database In addition, at a frequency agreed with WEFO the following data will need to be reported for each participant assisted as part of the participant database Name Contact details Year of Birth National Insurance number Employment status Activity duration in hours Received provision in Welsh Completion date Early leaver Highest level of qualification held Gender

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Lone Parent Age Unitary Authority Ethnicity Disabled Gender Migrant Status Welsh language skills Received training in STEM subjects (Convergence P1 only) Received assistance with work-limiting health conditions or disabilities – individualised or general assistance. (Convergence P2 only). WEFO will provide you with a spreadsheet (including fixed headings) to report this data. See Annex 1 for the details of the participant database fields which correspond to the above data requirements.

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Participants who receive support with caring responsibilities (ESF Convergence Priority 2; ESF Competitiveness Priority 1) Definition: The number of Participants receiving support, funded through this Programme, to help them with caring responsibilities. For example, participants who benefit from childcare provided by an ESF project. Suggested evidence: Adequate supporting documents recording the hours of caring responsibilities and invoices from carers themselves. Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Gender (Male/Female) Black and Minority Ethnic group (Yes/No) Disabled (Yes/No) Migrant (Yes - EU, Yes - Non-EU, No) Employment status (Employed (excluding self employed), Self-employed, Unemployed (up to one year), Long-term unemployed (over one year), Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training), In full time education) Existing qualifications (None, Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8) Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+) Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Participant Database In addition, at a frequency agreed with WEFO the following data will need to be reported for each participant assisted as part of the participant database: Name Contact details (The contact address is usually home but can also be place of education or work) Year of Birth National Insurance number Employment status Activity duration in hours Received provision in Welsh. Yes/No Completion date Early leaver Highest level of qualification held Gender

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Lone Parent Age Ethnicity Disabled Gender Migrant Status Welsh language skills Received training in STEM subjects. (Convergence P1 only) Receiving support with caring responsibilities Received assistance with work-limiting health conditions or disabilities – individualised or general assistance. (Convergence P2 only). WEFO will provide you with a spreadsheet (including fixed headings) to report this data. See Annex 1 for the details of the participant database fields which correspond to the above data requirements.

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Projects delivering specialist training in sustainable development (ESF Convergence Priorities 3 and 4; ESF Competitiveness Priority 2) Definition: The number of projects which have a focus on training that addresses the environmental sustainability objectives of this Programme. Projects should focus on environmental skills training that contributes towards one or more of the following activities: combating climate change; delivering sustainable transport; increasing resource efficiencies; promoting biodiversity; promoting community access to greenspaces; and environmental risk management. Reporting against this indicator is at the overall project level. Therefore if one or more component parts of a project will deliver against this output, the project achievement will be 1 throughout its life. Suggested evidence: Course material e.g. handouts and presentation slides. Participant records, attendance records, evaluation forms on completers, questionnaires/follow up information etc Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Projects integrating sustainable development into awareness raising, education and training programmes (ESF Convergence Priorities 1 and 2; ESF Competitiveness Priority 1) Definition: The number of projects which have demonstrably integrated the environmental sustainability objectives of this Programme into its activities be that awareness raising, education or training. The environmental sustainability objectives of this Programme should be explained and their potential impacts on the participants should be highlighted. The project should also raise awareness of the opportunities for further environmental skills training. Reporting against this indicator is at the overall project level. Therefore if one or more component parts of a project will deliver against this output, the project achievement will be 1 throughout its life. Suggested evidence: Course material e.g. handouts and presentation slides. Participant records, attendance records, evaluation forms on completers, questionnaires/follow up information etc Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Projects using soft outcome measurement systems (ESF Convergence Priorities 1 and 2; ESF Competitiveness Priority 1) Definition: The number of projects using soft outcome measurement systems to assess the progress of some or all of its participants. For example, projects using the Demonstrating the Success model developed by the Welsh Government. Soft outcomes are defined as “those outcomes that represent intermediary stages on the way to achieving a hard outcome. They could include for example, thinking skills such as improved problem-solving abilities, personal attributes such as improved self-confidence, or practical work-focused skills, such as a better appreciation of the importance of timekeeping in the workplace.” (DWP and WEFO, 2003) Soft outcome measurement systems are tools used on a periodic basis (frequency to be dictated by need of project and appropriateness for participant) to place a participant’s position against a scale measuring soft outcomes and to record their progression against these scales. Reporting against this indicator is at the overall project level. Therefore if one or more component parts of a project will deliver against this output, the project achievement will be 1 throughout its life. Suggested evidence: Personal action plans, measurement systems documents, storage systems, reports Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Research studies (ESF Convergence Priority 3; ESF Competitiveness Priority 2) Definition: The number of research studies undertaken and freely disseminated, either through published hard copy or on the internet. For example, research into skills needs of a particular sector. Research results must reach the right groups and at an appropriate point in time to influence development and change. In order to achieve this, the project may need to use a variety of dissemination methods, including: bulletins; published papers; meetings; seminars; conferences; workshops and online. To ensure that learning opportunities presented by research studies are taken up it may be appropriate to conduct a review some time following the completion of the research study to consider progress against any recommendations made in the research. Research studies: any work undertaken on a systematic basis to increase the current stock of knowledge or to find new ways of using this knowledge. Suggested evidence: Research reports, notes or records from dissemination events. Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Systems developed (ESF Convergence Priority 1) Definition: The number of systems developed, aiming to combat disaffection and reduce the risk of early school leaving or to provide access to a broader and innovative range of learning options. This can include developing learning networks, learning support, or ways of identifying young people at risk of disaffection. Development can include the setting up of, or research into, a new system or carrying out improvements to (in terms of widening scope or access) systems already in place. Suggested evidence: Clear audit trail of the new/improved processes that have been put in place by the sponsor. Evidence of what data the system/processes record. Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Collaborative agreements between public service bodies (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of collaborative agreements between public service bodies as a result of the joint working bought about by this Programme. The agreement should cover the collaboration of two or more public service bodies in using or providing a shared service, for example a shared contact centre. Suggested evidence: Adequate supporting documents evidencing the level of collaboration and the shared service provided. Depending on the nature of the collaboration, copies of Service Level Agreement may represent adequate evidence. Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Employers adopting or improving Environmental Management Systems (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of employers (definition) adopting or improving Environmental Management Systems. Environmental Management Systems: The implementation of a formal system within an organisation whereby progress is monitored against defined targets to achieve a more efficient usage of natural resources thereby improving environmental performance (WEFO, 2004, p.137). The Environmental Management System must have been adopted or improved as a result of Structural Fund assistance or financial support. Suggested evidence: Formal notice from the EMS provider certifying that the environment management system has been effectively adopted or improved according to the agreed specification. Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Enterprise Database If you have selected this Indicator you will need to report against the Indicator: Employers assisted or financially supported under the ESF Convergence Programme and the Indicator: Employers assisted under the ESF Competitiveness Programme, including reporting the data required for the enterprise database. Further details of these data requirements can be found under the above-mentioned Indicators and at Annex 1.

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Employers adopting or improving equality and diversity strategies and monitoring systems (ESF Convergence Priorities 2, 3, 4; ESF Competitiveness Priorities 1, 2) Definition: The number of employers adopting a strategy, which outlines the key priorities for action by the employer and its staff to promote equality and diversity and challenge discrimination (GLA, 2005), and monitoring progress against these priorities. The equality strategies and monitoring systems must have been adopted or improved as a result of Structural Fund assistance or financial support. Suggested evidence: Copies of Annual Report on progress of the integration of equal opportunities within the project. Report would include monitoring data and any actions to be taken forward. Copies of employer engagement questionnaires covering equality and diversity; details of bespoke project interventions; details of post-intervention status of the employers’ equality and diversity strategies and monitoring systems. Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Enterprise Database If you have selected this Indicator you will need to report against the Indicator: Employers assisted or financially supported under the ESF Convergence Programme and the Indicator: Employers assisted under the ESF Competitiveness Programme, including reporting the data required for the enterprise database. Further details of these data requirements can be found under the above-mentioned Indicators and at Annex 1.

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Organisational learning and development strategies (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of learning and development strategies developed by public sector organisations as a result of this Programme. Learning and development strategy: should include some elements of the following (CIPD, 2007): o A statement of what the organisation 'believes' about learning and the

learning process and the way it should be applied within it. o A description of the kind of learning culture that the organisation believes it

needs. o A mission/vision statement for Human Resource Development (HRD). o A statement of the ongoing processes, and their goals, which will support

the above (such as appraisal, potential identification, succession planning, personal development plans, event evaluation).

o A set of learning initiatives that specifically support the current business needs, and their goals, priority and resource requirements.

o A set of choices for how the function/overall process will be managed. Suggested evidence: As indicated in the above bullet points Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Participants completing courses (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of participants who have completed their planned involvement in training funded by this Programme (as distinct from those who have left early). Suggested evidence: Accredited training records, evaluation forms and follow up information Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Gender (Male/Female) Black and Minority Ethnic group (Yes/No) Disabled (Yes/No) Migrant (Yes - EU, Yes - Non-EU, No) Existing qualifications (None, Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8) Level in public service (Public service managers, Public service workforce) Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+) Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales Participant Database If you have selected this Indicator you will need to report against the Indicator: Participants, including reporting the data required for the participant database. Further details of these data requirements can be found under the Indicator, Participants and at Annex 1.

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Participants entering employment (ESF Convergence Priorities 1, 2; ESF Competitiveness Priority 1) Definition: The number of participants entering employment as a result of participation in an ESF-funded project. Employment includes self-employment and can be full-time or part-time. However, employment must involve a minimum of 16 hours work a week and must be paid employment. Projects must only report against this indicator if the participant enters employment within six months of completing provision. This indicator only applies to those participants who were not in employment upon commencement of their participation in an ESF-funded project. Projects can report against this project if the participant enters further learning but also enters employment for at least 16 hours a week e.g. Modern Apprenticeships. Suggested evidence: Adequate supporting documentation from the sponsor which can include spreadsheets showing the history of the participant through the project and sign off from participants at the end. Copy of payslip or confirmation from employer. Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Gender (Male/Female) Black and Minority Ethnic group (Yes/No) Disabled (Yes/No) Migrant (Yes - EU, Yes - Non-EU, No) Employment status (Employed (excluding self employed), Self-employed, Unemployed (up to one year), Long-term unemployed (over one year), Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training), In full time education) Existing qualifications (None, Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8) Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+) Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales)

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Participant Database If you have selected this Indicator you will need to report against the Indicator: Participants, including reporting the data required for the participant database. Further details of these data requirements can be found under the Indicator, Participants and at Annex 1.

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Participants entering further learning (ESF Convergence Priorities 1, 2, 3; ESF Competitiveness Priority 1) Definition: The number of participants entering further learning as a result of participation in an ESF-funded project. This result is only achieved after the participant leaves the project. If a participant enters further learning whilst still being supported this should be reported as a positive outcome (see ”Participants gaining other positive outcomes”, below). Further learning can include formal academic or vocational education and less formal skills development training (including soft outcomes). For example, a young person who is classed as NEET (16-18 year olds not in education, employment or training) enters vocational training after receiving intensive careers advice funded by the project; or, an individual moves into formal training following outreach work funded by the project. Projects must only report against this indicator if the participant enters further learning within six months of completing provision. A participant can move from statutory to further or further to higher education, and be counted as an outcome. They may move through all of these stages but it must only be reported as one outcome per participant. Where participants are, on enrolment, already in education, the project should only count those participants for which they can evidence no future intentions of entering further learning at project outset. Suggested evidence: Adequate supporting documentation from the sponsor which can include spreadsheets showing the history of the participant through the project and sign off from participants at the end. Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Gender (Male/Female) Black and Minority Ethnic group (Yes/No) Disabled (Yes/No) Migrant (Yes - EU, Yes - Non-EU, No) Employment status (Employed (excluding self employed), Self-employed, Unemployed (up to one year), Long-term unemployed (over one year), Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training), In full time education) Existing qualifications (None, Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8) Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+)

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Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Additional reporting required for Participants database - see category guidance for details. Participant Database If you have selected this Indicator you will need to report against the Indicator: Participants, including reporting the data required for the participant database. Further details of these data requirements can be found under the Indicator, Participants and at Annex 1.

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Participants gaining other positive outcomes (ESF Convergence Priorities 1, 2; ESF Competitiveness Priority 1) Definition: The number of participants gaining intermediary outcomes as a result of participation in an ESF-funded project. Intermediary outcomes, which can be reported are, completing courses (where this does not contribute to the gaining qualifications outcome), entering voluntary work, entering further learning whilst still engaged with the project, gaining part qualifications or securing a job interview. These are viewed as part of the journey to achieving final outcomes, such as entering paid employment or gaining qualifications. Other positive outcomes may, in exceptional cases, be agreed with WEFO. Suggested evidence: Audit trail, follow-up Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Gender (Male/Female) Black and Minority Ethnic group (Yes/No) Disabled (Yes/No) Migrant (Yes - EU, Yes - Non-EU, No) Employment status (Employed (excluding self employed), Self-employed, Unemployed (up to one year), Long-term unemployed (over one year), Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training), In full time education) Existing qualifications (None, Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8) Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+) Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Participant Database If you have selected this Indicator you will need to report against the Indicator: Participants, including reporting the data required for the participant database. Further details of these data requirements can be found under the Indicator, Participants and at Annex 1.

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Participants gaining qualifications (ESF Convergence Priorities 1, 2, 3; ESF Competitiveness Priorities 1 and 2) Definition: The number of participants gaining full accredited qualifications as a result of the participation in an ESF-funded project. A qualification would be defined as being with the Credit and Qualification Framework for Wales (CQFW). There are three pillars of learning within the CQFW. Subject to criteria this could be:-

• Higher education qualification in Wales; • a regulated qualification within the National Qualification Framework -

normally a general or academic qualification such as A level or GSCE; • vocational qualifications within the Qualifications and Credit Framework

. These could include small qualifications such as an Award (1 – 12 credits Certificate ( 13 -36 credits) and Diploma (37 plus credits)

• Quality Assured Lifelong Leaning which could include bespoke company training or other programmes which have been recognised within the CQFW.

WEFO may require you to report against a particular qualification type, depending on the nature of your project’s activity. Suggested evidence: Accredited training records, qualification certificates. The new framework outlined above, must be used to be able to report an outcome. Within the CQFW there are nine levels - Entry and Levels 1 to Level 8. Each level is defined in terms of a Level Descriptor. Below CQFW Level 2, At CQFW level 2, At CQFW Level 3, At CQFW Level 4-6. At CQFW Level 7-8 . Further information can be found at www.cqfw.net or if you have any queries please contact [email protected] Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Gender (Male/Female) Black and Minority Ethnic group (Yes/No) Disabled (Yes/No) Migrant (Yes - EU, Yes - Non-EU, No) Employment status (Employed (excluding self employed), Self-employed, Unemployed (up to one year), Long-term unemployed (over one year), Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training), In full time education) Qualification gained (Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8)

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Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+) Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales) Participant Database If you have selected this Indicator you will need to report against the Indicator: Participants, including reporting the data required for the participant database. Further details of these data requirements can be found under the Indicator, Participants and at Annex 1.

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Progression schemes for women (ESF Convergence Priority 3) Definition: The number of schemes aiming to support the progression of females in occupations and sectors where they are underrepresented. These schemes can either be directed at employers to raise awareness of gender disadvantages in the workforce or to remove barriers to learning opportunities for females. Suggested evidence: Documentation associated with schemes Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Secondment placements (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of secondment placements in public and private sector bodies, the administration for which is funded through projects in this Programme. The placements should be available to those in another public sector body. The placement must be occupied by a secondee i.e. a project should not report against this indicator if it has funded a placement but no-one has been appointed to the post. Suggested evidence: Adequate supporting documents that may include spreadsheets listing the secondments and placement details. Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Sub-regional workforce planning and development strategies (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The number of sub-regional (South West Wales, South Wales Valleys and North West Wales) strategies developed as a result of projects under this Programme. These strategies should be developed on a cross-sectoral (between public sector, social partners, NGOs) basis and aim to improve workforce planning and raise the skills-base of the public service workforce. Suggested evidence: Strategy documents Category / Criteria breakdowns: N/A

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Workplace health programmes (ESF Convergence Priority 2) Definition: The number of workplace programmes developed and implemented by employers that aim at addressing workplace provision of support to employees who have work-limiting health conditions. For example, programmes to support employed people to manage work-limiting health conditions at work and programmes to train managers to support such individuals. Programmes should be in excess of regulatory requirements regarding health and safety in the work place. Suggested evidence: Work Place Programme documentation. Monitoring evidence such as participant questionnaires and enrolment forms detailing levels of support provided at engagement and on leaving. Evidence of support provided by the project to support employers to introduce or improve workplace provision. Category / Criteria breakdowns: The following data will need to be reported, at project level, each time Indicator achievements are reported as part of submitting a claim: Unitary Authority (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Wrexham, Outside of Wales)

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Impact

Citizen satisfaction with public services (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The change in citizen satisfaction with public services as a result of interventions funded by this Programme. Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation question: What effect, if any, has ESF support had on the quality of public services that have received ESF support (including citizen satisfaction with public services)?

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Increase in public service efficiency (including reduced costs of service delivery) (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The increase in public service efficiency (including reduced costs of service delivery) as a result of interventions funded by this Programme. Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation question: What effect, if any, has ESF support had on the quality of public services that have received ESF support (including public service efficiency)? Evidence of improvement in response times; reduction in error rates; reduction in cost whilst maintaining levels of service

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Participants gaining part qualifications (ESF Convergence Priorities 1, 2 and 3; ESF Competitiveness Priorities 1 and 2) Definition: The number of participants gaining part qualifications as a result of participation in an ESF-funded project. A part qualification is a unit or credit towards a full accredited qualification which is formally recognised by an awarding body. Although, at first glance this indicator as appears to be a “Result” it has been classified as an “Impact” because it is not always straight-forward to monitor and may require further survey research. Evidence: Survey research, evaluation. Evaluation question: How many participants have received part qualifications as a result of ESF assistance?

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Participants in employment at 12 months (ESF Convergence Priority 2; ESF Competitiveness Priority 1) Definition: The net number of participants in employment 12 months following participation in an ESF-funded project. Net: achieved through Structural Fund activity and adjusted for deadweight, displacement, leakage and multiplier effects. Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation questions: How many (net) participants have entered employment as a result of ESF assistance? How many of these participants are still in employment 12 months after receiving ESF assistance? How many participants who had or were at risk of developing a work limiting health condition have remained in employment as a result of ESF assistance? How many of these participants are still in employment 12 months after receiving ESF assistance?

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Participants in employment, education or training at 12 months (ESF Convergence Priority 1) Definition: The net number of participants in employment, education or training 12 months following participation in an ESF-funded project. Net: achieved through Structural Fund activity and adjusted for deadweight, displacement, leakage and multiplier effects. This indicator only applies to those participants who were not in employment, education or training prior to their participation in an ESF-funded project. Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation question: How many (net) participants have entered employment, education or training as a result of ESF assistance? How many of these participants are still in employment, education or training 12 months after receiving ESF assistance?

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Pay level of employment (ESF Convergence Priority 3; ESF Competitiveness Priority 2) Definition: The change in pay level of the employment of participants as a result of interventions funded by this Programme. This indicator only applies to those participants who were in employment prior to their participation in an ESF-funded project. Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation question: What effect, if any, has ESF support had on participants’ ability to progress in the workforce, in terms of the pay level of employment?

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Public service quality improvement (ESF Convergence Priority 4) Definition: The improvement in public service quality as a result of interventions funded by this Programme. Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation question: What effect, if any, has ESF support had on the quality of public services that have received ESF support (including the extent to which services are well-integrated and responsive to the communities they serve)?

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Skills levels of employment (ESF Convergence Priority 3; ESF Competitiveness Priority 2) Definition: The change in skills level of the employment of participants as a result of interventions funded by this Programme. This indicator only applies to those participants who were in employment prior to their participation in an ESF-funded project. Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation question: What effect, if any, has ESF support had on participants’ ability to progress in the workforce, in terms of the skills level of employment?

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Women in management (ESF Convergence Priority 3) Definition: The number of female participants in management positions as a result of their participation in an ESF-funded project. Management positions are those classified as Major Group 1 occupations in the Office for National Statistics’ Standard Occupational Classification 2000. A list of occupations in Major Group 1 can be found at: www.statistics.gov.uk Evidence: Evaluation Evaluation question: How many female participants have secured management level employment as a result of ESF assistance?

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Annex 1: Category Breakdown Guidance The following guidance provides details of the category breakdown requirements for the 2007-13 Structural Fund Programmes. It is important to read this guidance in conjunction with the Operational Programme documents, the indicator definitions guidance in the main body of this document and the Monitoring and Evaluation guidance. Participant and Enterprise database information will need to be provided to WEFO in a spreadsheet. WEFO will provide you with a spreadsheet (including fixed headings) to enable you to communicate the data required. The frequency of reporting this information will be agreed with your WEFO Project Development Officer during project development. PPIMS category breakdowns will be reported during the claims process; frequency of which will be agreed with your WEFO Project Development Officer. WEFO is required by European Commission Structural Funds regulations to collect and report against category breakdown information, as detailed in this Annex. WEFO is also collecting this data to facilitate sound assessments of the progress of the programmes, and to enable high quality evaluations of the programmes to be undertaken. Collecting this data from the outset will reduce the likelihood of contractors contacting projects in the future to obtain this information. WEFO is collecting data which is consistent with data collected within other parts of the Welsh Government. This allows us to make a reasonable comparison between Structural Fund interventions and types of assistance provided by other parts of the Welsh Government. This Annex gives details of the category breakdown requirements for the following:

• Participant database (including Equal Opportunities data requirements);

• Enterprise database (where relevant); and • Project-level aggregate category breakdowns


Participant database The following information should be collected for each Participant (a definition of Participants can be found in the indicator definition guidance):

Category Criteria Guidance Database Field(s) Course title PA046 Title Mr, Ms, Miss, Mrs, Dr PA001 Surname PA003 First Name(s) PA002 Address The address is usually home but can also be place of

education or work PA005, PA006, PA007, PA008

Post code PA010 Unitary Authority Blaenau Gwent;

Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff; Carmarthen; Ceredigion; Conwy; Denbighshire; Flintshire; Gwynedd; Isle of Anglesey; Merthyr Tydfil; Monmouthshire; Neath Port Talbot; Newport; Pembrokeshire; Powys; Rhondda Cynon Taff; Swansea; Torfaen; Vale of Glamorgan; Wrexham; Outside of

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Wales. Contact number Including area code PA011 Alternative contact number

For example a work or mobile number PA012

Preferred language for communication

Welsh; English. In order to assess the lasting effects of Structural Funds WEFO will need to carry out research. For the purpose of this research WEFO may need to contact Participants.

PA013

National insurance number

PA004

Year of birth yyyy WEFO is required to report against Commission age categories as well as certain age groups identified in the Operational Programme documents. For reporting purposes, those Aged 50 and over will be classified by WEFO as Older Participants.

PA015

Start date dd/mm/yyyy This should be the start date of the Participants engagement with the intervention, e.g. training, and does not include the date of enrolment or registration prior to start of training.

PA031

Consent to pass details to WEFO

Yes; No. The project sponsor must obtain consent from the Participant to pass their details on to WEFO. If consent is not given the above fields will need to be completed with anonymous details; WEFO RME can provide you with advice on generating ‘dummy’ records. However, the remaining category information will need to be completed and passed on to WEFO.

PA014

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Employment status prior to intervention1

Employed (excluding self employed); Self-employed; Unemployed (up to one year); Long-term unemployed (over one year); Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training); In full time education.

This should be the employment status of the Participant upon enrolment or registration. Participants should be given the answering options of: Employed (excluding self-employed); Self-employed; Claiming Job Seekers Allowance (for up to one year); Claiming Job Seekers Allowance (for over one year); Not in work and not claiming Job Seekers Allowance (excluding those in full time education); In full time education. The categories directly correspond to those to the left. If a Participant works for less than 16 hours a week and is not claiming Job Seekers Allowance, then they should be counted as economically inactive. For reporting purposes those who are economically inactive and aged 16-18 will be classified by WEFO as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). For ESF Convergence Priority 3, Participants can include

PA027

1 Those Participants who do not fit neatly into the categories of Unemployed or Economically inactive will be dealt with on a case by case basis

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those with the employment status: Employed; Self-Employed; or In Full-Time Education. For reporting purposes WEFO will include these categories in its calculation of “Total Participants (Employed)”, for Priority 3 only.

Hours worked per week

If a Participant is employed or self employed then the number of gross hours usually worked per week should be provided. For reporting purposes, those who work 30 hours or less will be classified by WEFO as working part time and those working over 30 hours will be classified as working full time.

PA028

Duration of unemployment or economic inactivity (months)

If a Participant is unemployed or economically inactive then the duration (in months) of their unemployment or economic inactivity should be provided.

PA029

Highest level of qualification held prior to intervention

None; Below NQF level 2; At NQF level 2; At NQF level 3; At NQF level 4-6; At NQF level 7-8.

This should be the highest level of qualification held by the Participant upon enrolment or registration. Qualifications used and their approximate National Qualification Framework (NQF) ‘Level’ equivalents: NQF Levels 7-8 (previously NVQ level 5 or equivalent) NVQ level 5; Higher degree NQF Levels 4-6 (previously NVQ level 4 or equivalent) NVQ level 4; First degree, Other degree; Diploma in HE; HNC, HND, BTEC etc. higher; Teaching (further, secondary and primary education, foundation stage1 and level not stated); Nursing etc.; RSA higher diploma; Other higher education qualification below degree level NQF Level 3 (previously NVQ level 3 or equivalent)

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NVQ level 3; Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate1; International Baccalaureate1; GNVQ Advanced; 2+ A levels, 4+ AS levels or equivalent; RSA advanced diploma; OND, ONC, BTEC etc. national City and Guilds advanced craft; Access to HE qualification1; Trade apprenticeship; Other qualifications NQF Level 2 (previously NVQ level 2 or equivalent) NVQ level 2; Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate1; 1 A level, or 2/3 AS levels, or equivalent; Trade apprenticeship; GNVQ intermediate RSA diploma; City and Guilds craft; BTEC; 5+ O levels, GCSE grade A*-C, CSE grade 1 or equivalent; Other qualifications. Below NQF Level 2 (previously NVQ level 1 or equivalent) NVQ level 1; Up to 4 O levels, GCSE grade A*-C, CSE grade 1 or equivalent; GCSE grade D-G, CSE grade 2-6 or equivalent; 1 AS level; GNVQ, GSVQ foundation; BTEC; RSA other; City and Guilds other; YT, YTP certificate; Key skills qualification; Basic skills qualification.

Completion date dd/mm/yyyy This should be the date that the Participant completes their engagement with the intervention, be this completion or early departure, and does not include time elapsed before a qualification is granted.

PA032

Early leaver Yes; No. This is whether or not the Participant finished their engagement with the intervention prior to when planned.

PA033

Activity duration This is the number of hours the Participant was engaged in PA034

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(hours) the intervention activity, e.g. training.

Received provision in Welsh

Yes; No; Partially. That is, was the intervention delivered to the Participant through the medium of Welsh? Partially refers to situations such as a training course being delivered by two trainers and only one of the trainers engages with the Participant in Welsh, or where trainers are engaging in Welsh but course material is in English.

PA035

Training in maths, science, engineering or technology

Yes; No PA036

Receiving assistance with work-limiting health conditions or disabilities

Yes – individualized assistance; Yes – general assistance; No.

PA043

Receiving support with caring responsibilities

Yes; No See indicator definition for “Participants who receive support with caring responsibilities”

PA047

Level of qualification training towards

Below NQF level 2; At NQF level 2; At NQF level 3; At NQF level 4-6; At NQF level 7-8.

See above for qualifications used and their approximate National Qualification Framework (NQF) ‘Level’ equivalents.

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Level of qualification gained

No qualification gained; Below NQF level 2; At NQF level 2; At NQF level 3; At NQF level 4-6; At NQF level 7-8.

See indicator definition for “Participants gaining qualifications”. See above for qualifications used and their approximate National Qualification Framework (NQF) ‘Level’ equivalents.

PA037

Part qualification gained

Below NQF level 2; At NQF level 2; At NQF level 3; At NQF level 4-6; At NQF level 7-8.

If the Participant has gained a part qualification (e.g. credits towards a qualification) as a result of the project, the level of qualification gained should be recorded. See above for qualifications used and their approximate National Qualification Framework (NQF) ‘Level’ equivalents.

PA038

Entered further learning

Yes; No. See indicator definition for “Participants entering further learning”.

PA039

Entered paid employment

Yes; No. See indicator definition for “Participants entering employment”.

PA040

Entered voluntary work

Yes; No. PA041

Secured a job interview

Yes; No. PA042

Equal Opportunities data Gender Male; Female PA016 Lone parent Yes; No A lone parent is a person with a dependent child (whether

related to the child or not) living in a household with no other people. A dependent child is a person aged 0-15 or 16-18 and

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in full-time education. Participants should be asked if they have sole caring responsibility for a child/children.

Disabled Yes; No Participants should be asked whether they consider themselves to be a disabled person because of the barriers (attitudinal, environmental and organisational) which prevent them from participating fully in all areas of life.

PA018

Work limiting health condition

Yes; No This, as above for disability, should be self-reported by the Participant. That is, Participants should be asked whether they face barriers to employment due to a work limiting health condition.

PA019

Understand Welsh

Yes; No This criterion is about whether a Participant understands Welsh and is exclusive from the language criteria below, which are about use of Welsh.

PA021

Speak Welsh Yes; No PA022 Read Welsh Yes; No PA023 Write Welsh Yes; No PA024 Age when started training

11-14; 15-24; 25-54; 55-64; 65+ For ESF Convergence P1 only: 11-13; 14; 15-24; 25-54; 55-64; 65+

PA045

Ethnicity Black, Black British, Black English, Black Irish, Black Scottish, Black Welsh: • Caribbean • African

Ethnic origin questions are not about nationality, place of birth or citizenship. They are about broad ethnic group's i.e. UK citizens may belong to any of the groups to the left. Participants should use the category which they feel describes their ethnic origin.

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• Any other Black background, please specify

Asian, Asian British, Asian English, Asian Irish, Asian Scottish, Asian Welsh: • Indian • Pakistani • Bangladeshi • Chinese • Any other Asian

background, please specify

White: • British • English • Irish • Scottish • Welsh • Any other White

background, please specify

Dual Heritage: • White and Black

Caribbean

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• White and Black African

• White and Asian • Any other dual

heritage background, please specify………………………

Gypsy / Traveller / Romany If you would prefer to describe your ethnic origin in another way, please do so.

Migrant Yes – EU; Yes – non-EU; No.

A migrant is classed as a person who has changed their country of residence for a period of at least a year to the UK, but is not a citizen of the UK.

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Enterprise database The following information should be collected for each employer or organisation receiving assistance or financial support (definition of assistance and financial support can be found in the main body of this document under the definition for Employers assisted or financially supported): Category Criteria Guidance Database Field(s) Contact title For example Mr, Ms, Miss, Mrs, Dr etc

In order to assess the lasting effects of Structural Funds WEFO will need to carry out research. For the purpose of this research WEFO may need to contact enterprises.

EA001

Contact first name(s) EA002 Contact surname EA003 Contact job title EA004 Contact address For ‘Enterprise Address 1’ (EA005) the company name should

be entered. EA005, EA006, EA007,EA008

Post code of contact EA010 Unitary Authority of Enterprise

Blaenau Gwent; Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff; Carmarthen; Ceredigion; Conwy; Denbighshire; Flintshire; Gwynedd; Isle of Anglesey; Merthyr Tydfil; Monmouthshire; Neath Port Talbot;

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Newport; Pembrokeshire; Powys; Rhondda Cynon Taff; Swansea; Torfaen; Vale of Glamorgan; Wrexham; Outside of Wales.

Telephone number EA011 Alternative telephone number

EA012

E-mail address EA013 Preferred language for communication

Welsh; English. EA014

Number of male owners

This equal opportunities information should be provided for the owners of the enterprise assisted of financially supported. If information is not available for owners, information should be provided for directors or senior managers.

EA015

Number of female owners

This equal opportunities information should be provided for the owners of the enterprise assisted of financially supported.

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If information is not available for owners, information should be provided for directors or senior managers.

Number of BME owners

This equal opportunities information should be provided for the owners of the enterprise assisted of financially supported. If information is not available for owners, information should be provided for directors or senior managers. Ethnic origin questions are not about nationality, place of birth or citizenship. They are about broad ethnic groups. Black and Minority Ethnic groups include people who may face barriers because of their ethnic origin, in accessing opportunities in Wales.

EA019

Number of non-BME owners

This equal opportunities information should be provided for the owners of the enterprise assisted of financially supported. If information is not available for owners, information should be provided for directors or senior managers. Ethnic origin questions are not about nationality, place of birth or citizenship. They are about broad ethnic groups.

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Black and Minority Ethnic groups include people who may face barriers because of their ethnic origin, in accessing opportunities in Wales.

Number of owners who consider themselves disabled

This equal opportunities information should be provided for the owners of the enterprise assisted of financially supported. If information is not available for owners, information should be provided for directors or senior managers. Owners should be asked whether they consider themselves to be a disabled person because of the barriers (attitudinal, environmental and organisational) which prevent them from participating fully in all areas of life.

EA022

Number of owners with a work limiting health condition

This equal opportunities information should be provided for the owners of the enterprise assisted of financially supported. If information is not available for owners, information should be provided for directors or senior managers. This, as above for disability, should be self-reported by the owners.

EA024

Number of owners who understand

This equal opportunities information should be provided for the owners of the enterprise assisted of financially supported.

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Welsh If information is not available for owners, information should be provided for directors or senior managers. This criterion is about whether an owner understands Welsh and is exclusive from the language criteria below, which are about use of Welsh.

Number of owners who speak Welsh


EA028

Number of owners who read Welsh


EA030

Number of owners who write Welsh


EA032

Number of owners who are aged 16-18


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EA036



EA037

Number of owners who are aged 50+


EA038

Social enterprise Yes; No. A definition of “social enterprises” can be found in the indicator definition guidance.

EA041

SME Yes; No. Is the enterprise classified as a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise? See http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/enterprise_policy/sme_definition/decision_sme_en.pdf for a definition of SMEs.

EA042

Sector SIC 2007 UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007) should be used to provide class level information on the enterprise to a minimum level of four digits. Further guidance can be found at: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/methods_quality/sic/downloads/SIC2007explanatorynotes.pdf

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http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/enterprise_policy/sme_definition/decision_sme_en.pdf

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/enterprise_policy/sme_definition/decision_sme_en.pdf

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/methods_quality/sic/downloads/SIC2007explanatorynotes.pdf

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/methods_quality/sic/downloads/SIC2007explanatorynotes.pdf


Number of employees

EA044

Date received assistance or financial support

dd/mm/yyyy This should be the date that assistance or financial support was first received by the enterprise.

EA046

Assisted or financially supported

Assisted; Financially supported.

See indicator definition guidance for a definition of assistance and financial support.

EA048

Amount of financial support

£ The amount of financial support provided to the enterprise. If no financial support was given please enter “0”.

EA050

Adopting or improving equality strategy and monitoring system

Yes; No. You should check if this indicator applicable to your Priority, and whether it is an indicator you have agreed to report against. If this result is not applicable or you have not agreed to report against this indicator, please enter “No”. See indicator definition guidance for further guidance.

EA053

Adopting or improving Environmental Management System

Yes; No. You should check if this indicator applicable to your Priority, and whether it is an indicator you have agreed to report against. If this result is not applicable or you have not agreed to report against this indicator, please enter “No”. See indicator definition guidance for further guidance.

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Project-level aggregate category breakdowns For certain indicators projects will need to report data against the following categories as part of its delivery profile and when submitting claims to WEFO.

Category Criteria Guidance Gender Male; Female.

Black and Minority Ethnic group

Yes; No. Ethnic origin questions are not about nationality, place of birth or citizenship. They are about broad ethnic groups. Black and Minority Ethnic groups include people who may face barriers because of their ethnic origin, in accessing opportunities in Wales.

Disabled Yes; No. Participants should be asked whether they consider themselves to be a disabled person because of the barriers (attitudinal, environmental and organisational) which prevent them from participating fully in all areas of life.

Migrant Yes – EU; Yes - non-EU; No. A migrant is classed as a person who has changed their country of residence for a period of at least a year to the UK, but is not a citizen of the UK.

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Employment status Employed (excluding self employed); Self-employed; Unemployed (up to one year); Long-term unemployed (over one year); Economically inactive (excluding those in full time education or training); In full time education.

This should be the employment status of the individual upon enrolment or registration. Economically inactive are working age people (aged 16 to statutory retirement age) who are neither in employment nor unemployed. This includes those who want a job but have not been seeking work in the last four weeks, those who want a job and are seeking work but not available to start work, and those who do not want a job. Unemployed people are those over 18 who are either not in work or who are in work but under formal notice of redundancy; and who are: capable of working; available for work; actively seeking work; and below statutory retirement age.

Existing qualifications

None; Below NQF level 2; At NQF level 2; At NQF level 3; At NQF level 4-6; At NQF level 7-8.

This should be the highest level of qualification held by the individual upon enrolment, registration or receipt of assistance or financial support. Qualifications used and their approximate National Qualification Framework (NQF) ‘Level’ equivalents: NQF Levels 7-8 (previously NVQ level 5 or equivalent) NVQ level 5; Higher degree NQF Levels 4-6 (previously NVQ level 4 or equivalent) NVQ level 4; First degree, Other degree; Diploma in HE; HNC, HND, BTEC etc. higher; Teaching (further, secondary and primary education, foundation stage1 and level not stated); Nursing etc.; RSA higher diploma; Other higher education qualification below degree level NQF Level 3 (previously NVQ level 3 or equivalent)

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NVQ level 3; Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate1; International Baccalaureate1; GNVQ Advanced; 2+ A levels, 4+ AS levels or equivalent; RSA advanced diploma; OND, ONC, BTEC etc. national City and Guilds advanced craft; Access to HE qualification1; Trade apprenticeship; Other qualifications NQF Level 2 (previously NVQ level 2 or equivalent) NVQ level 2; Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate1; 1 A level, or 2/3 AS levels, or equivalent; Trade apprenticeship; GNVQ intermediate RSA diploma; City and Guilds craft; BTEC; 5+ O levels, GCSE grade A*-C, CSE grade 1 or equivalent; Other qualifications. Below NQF Level 2 (previously NVQ level 1 or equivalent) NQV level 1; Up to 4 O levels, GCSE grade A*-C, CSE grade 1 or equivalent; GCSE grade D-G, CSE grade 2-6 or equivalent; 1 AS level; GNVQ, GSVQ foundation; BTEC; RSA other; City and Guilds other; YT, YTP certificate; Key skills qualification; Basic skills qualification.

Qualification gained Below NQF level 2; At NQF level 2; At NQF level 3; At NQF level 4-6; At NQF level 7-8.

See indicator definition for “Participants gaining qualifications”. See above for qualifications used and their approximate National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level equivalents.

Age 11-14; 15-24; 25-54; 55-64; 65+ For ESF Convergence P1 only: 11-13; 14; 15-24; 25-54; 55-64; 65+

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Unitary Authority Blaenau Gwent; Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff; Carmarthen; Ceredigion; Conwy; Denbighshire; Flintshire; Gwynedd; Isle of Anglesey; Merthyr Tydfil; Monmouthshire; Neath Port Talbot; Newport; Pembrokeshire; Powys; Rhondda Cynon Taff; Swansea; Torfaen; Vale of Glamorgan; Wrexham; Outside of Wales.


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ESF Indicators Definitions€¦ · Existing qualifications (None, Below NQF level 2, At NQF level 2, At NQF level 3, At NQF level 4-6, At NQF level 7-8) Age (11-14, 15-24, 25-54,