Official Statistics

Pre-release access

Published 24 March 2022

Applies to England

The phrase ‘Pre-release access’ refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. The rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

Advanced Learner Loans for further education in England academic year 2021/22, August to January inclusive

The following persons are given pre-release access to the publications for up to 24 hours prior to release:

DfE Team Leader, Further Education Statistical Dissemination
  Senior Operational Research Analyst
  Data Analyst
Student Loans Company Chief Executive
  Executive Director Business Operations
  Head of Partner Services
  Head of Corporate Affairs
  Senior Manager External Affairs & Strategic Relations
  Corporate Communications - External (x2)
  Media Relations Manager
  Lead Official for Statistics / ED&A Senior Manager
  Analytics Manager
  Senior Official Statistics Officer