Official Statistics

Pre-release access

Published 26 June 2025

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 2024/25, August to January

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

DfE Statistician - DfE Strategy
  Statistician - Data Insights & Statistics Division
  Statistician - Further Education Statistics
Student Loans Company Chief Executive Officer
  Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Executive Director, Corporate Services
  Executive Director Customer Operations
  Head of Corporate Affairs
  Media Relations Manager
  Corporate Communications - External (x2)
  Lead Official for Statistics / Senior Business Intelligence Manager
  Business Intelligence Manager
  Business Intelligence Analyst