Guidance

Enter learning data (ELD): set up your ILR and manage your data

The enter learning data (ELD) service helps learning providers manage their data and get the right structure for their individualised learner record (ILR) files.

From:
Department for Education
Published
5 November 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Enter learning data: using the service

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ELD is replacing the learner entry tool (LET). This web-based service is for further education providers who need to return ILR information but do not have a data management system. There is no limit on the number of learners that can be added.

You can access enter learning data for free. Using it is optional.

It offers an improved user experience including: 

  • reduced data duplication when entering learners
  • real-time validation to help users get their data correct
  • guided user journeys
  • improved self-service, with links to guidance 
  • web-based service which allows multiple users for the same organisation
  • links to other Department for Education (DfE) services 
  • storage of data in the secure DfE environment

If you’re having problems with the service, check the known issues log. If your issue is not listed, use the customer help portal.

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Published 5 November 2025

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