SIF Data Model Implementation Specification (UK) 2.0

CycleName

A label for this cycle

Number of days in cycle

PeriodsPerDay

(Max) Number of periods per day (see Rectangular Grid Representation above)

StandardPeriodList

Period/ShortName and Period/LongName are Mandatory in this list.

StandardPeriodList/Period

Periods in a "standard timetable day"

Period

TTDayList

List all the days of the cycle

TTDayList/TTDay

The days in the cycle

TTDayList/TTDay/TTDayId

A unique local ID for this day

TTDayList/TTDay/ShortName

5

A short day label

TTDayList/TTDay/LongName

A long day label

TTDayList/TTDay/DayIndex

The day’s position in the cycle (1,2,3,etc).

TTDayList/TTDay/PeriodList

List of the periods on this day – only need to list the periods that are different from the "standard timetable day" – any period not listed here is taken to be the same as in the "standard timetable day". Period/LongName and Period/ShortName are optional in this list.

TTDayList/TTDay/PeriodList/
Period

A period

<Cycle RefId="07660F2862CA460BAA95E57AB49CBE88"> <CycleName>Cycle for Final Schedule</CycleName> <CycleDays>10</CycleDays> <PeriodsPerDay>5</PeriodsPerDay> <StandardPeriodList> <Period> <PeriodIndex>1</PeriodIndex> <ShortName>Reg</ShortName> <LongName>Registration</LongName> <StartTime>08:45:27</StartTime> <EndTime>08:50:27</EndTime> <Type>R</Type> </Period> <Period> <PeriodIndex>2</PeriodIndex> <ShortName>2</ShortName> <LongName>Period 1</LongName> <StartTime>08:50:27-05:00</StartTime> <EndTime>09:50:27</EndTime> <Type>T</Type> </Period> <Period> <PeriodIndex>3</PeriodIndex> <ShortName>3</ShortName> <LongName>Period 2</LongName> <StartTime>09:50:27</StartTime> <EndTime>10:50:27-05:00</EndTime> <Type>T</Type> </Period> </StandardPeriodList> <TTDayList> <TTDay> <TTDayId>DY01</TTDayId> <ShortName>Mon A</ShortName> <LongName>Monday Week A</LongName> <DayIndex>1</DayIndex> </TTDay> <TTDay> <TTDayId>DY02</TTDayId> <ShortName>Tue A</ShortName> <LongName>Tuesday Week A</LongName> <DayIndex>2</DayIndex> <PeriodList> <Period> <PeriodIndex>2</PeriodIndex> <StartTime>08:50:27-05:00</StartTime> <EndTime>09:40:27-05:00</EndTime> <Type>T</Type> </Period> <Period> <PeriodIndex>3</PeriodIndex> <StartTime>09:40:27-05:00</StartTime> <EndTime>10:50:27-05:00</EndTime> <Type>T</Type> </Period> </PeriodList> </TTDay> <TTDay> <TTDayId>DY10</TTDayId> <ShortName>Fri B</ShortName> <LongName>Friday Week B</LongName> <DayIndex>10</DayIndex> <PeriodList> <Period> <PeriodIndex>5</PeriodIndex> <Type>X</Type> </Period> </PeriodList> </TTDay> </TTDayList> </Cycle>

Example 3.3.9-1: Cycle

3.3.10 Identity

This object allows a system that stores network identities and/or passwords to share them with other applications through SIF. The provider of the Identity object may only support providing an identity or a password, or it may support both.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.10-1: Identity

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Identity		This object allows a system that stores network identities and/or passwords to share them with other applications through SIF. The provider of the `Identity` object may only support providing an identity or a password, or it may support both.
@	RefId	M	The SIF RefId that uniquely identifies this object.	RefIdType
	SIF_RefId	M	The SIF RefId of a `LearnerPersonal`, `WorkforcePersonal`, or `ContactPersonal` object.	IdRefType
@	SIF_RefObject	M	The type of SIF object that the `SIF_RefId` attribute identifies.	values: LearnerPersonal WorkforcePersonal ContactPersonal
	MainRole	O	Indicates whether or not the Person that this object refers to is the main role for this Identity.	values: Yes No
	AuthenticationSource	M	The type of source system that produced this `Identity`object. See implementation notes for provider requirements.	values: UKAccessShibboleth MSActiveDirectory NovellNDS OpenDirectory Other
	IdentityAssertions	O	The list of identity assertions for this user.	ActionList (IdentityAssertion/@SchemaName)
	IdentityAssertions/IdentityAssertion	MR	The identification string for this user.	xs:normalizedString
@	SchemaName	M	The name of the field. See implementation notes for details on required schema elements. Examples eduPersonPrincipalName sAmAccountName	xs:normalizedString
	PasswordList	O	Allows a provider or publisher to specify the same password using multiple algorithms, if supported.	List
	PasswordList/Password	MR	A representation of the user's password using the given algorithm.	xs:base64Binary
@	Algorithm	M	The method used to encrypt the user's password. See the implementation details below.	values: MD5 SHA1 DES TripleDES RC2 AES RSA
@	KeyName	M	The name of the key to be used for decryption of the password. Left blank for hash algorithms (MD5 and SHA1).	xs:normalizedString
	AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID	O	The globally unique identifier that links together separate Identity objects which reference the same Person.	IdRefType
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.10-1: Identity

<Identity RefId="4286194F43ED43C18EE2F0A27C4BEF86"> <SIF_RefId SIF_RefObject="LearnerPersonal">23B08571E4D645C3B82A3E52E5349925</SIF_RefId> <AuthenticationSource>UKAccessShibboleth</AuthenticationSource> <IdentityAssertions> <IdentityAssertion SchemaName="eduPersonPrincipalName">john.doe@asdf.sch.uk</IdentityAssertion> </IdentityAssertions> <AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID>A9A6CB2BC49344278C1FD6587D448B35</AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID> </Identity>

Example 3.3.10-1: Identity published by a UK Access Federation Shibboleth Provider

<SIF_Message Version="2.4" xmlns="http://www.sifinfo.org/uk/infrastructure/2.x"> <SIF_Response> <SIF_Header> <SIF_MsgId>1BCD10580EF250789012AC0554321EA2</SIF_MsgId> <SIF_Timestamp>2006-02-18T08:39:40-08:00</SIF_Timestamp> <SIF_SourceId>SISAgent</SIF_SourceId> <SIF_DestinationId>NetworkAgent</SIF_DestinationId> </SIF_Header> <SIF_RequestMsgId>FE1078BA3261545A319059376B3A4898</SIF_RequestMsgId> <SIF_PacketNumber>1</SIF_PacketNumber> <SIF_MorePackets>No</SIF_MorePackets> <SIF_ObjectData> <Identity RefId="4286194F43ED43C18EE2F0A27C4BEF87"> <SIF_RefId SIF_RefObject="WorkforcePersonal">23B08571E4D645C3B82A3E52E5349925</SIF_RefId> <MainRole>Yes</MainRole> <AuthenticationSource>UKAccessShibboleth</AuthenticationSource> <IdentityAssertions> <IdentityAssertion SchemaName="eduPersonPrincipalName">john.doe@asdf.sch.uk</IdentityAssertion> </IdentityAssertions> <AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID>FFEC703CF9D142018A7BDB9E127EDC41</AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID> </Identity> <Identity RefId="4286194F43ED43C18EE2F0A27C4BEF88"> <SIF_RefId SIF_RefObject="ContactPersonal">AAAA8571E4D645C3B82A3E52E534AAAA</SIF_RefId> <MainRole>No</MainRole> <AuthenticationSource>UKAccessShibboleth</AuthenticationSource> <IdentityAssertions> <IdentityAssertion SchemaName="eduPersonPrincipalName">john.doe@asdf.sch.uk</IdentityAssertion> </IdentityAssertions> <AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID>FFEC703CF9D142018A7BDB9E127EDC41</AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID> </Identity> </SIF_ObjectData> </SIF_Response> </SIF_Message>

Example 3.3.10-2: Two Identity objects with the same IdentityAssertion and AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID

<Identity RefId="4286194F43ED43C18EE2F0A27C4BEF86"> <SIF_RefId SIF_RefObject="LearnerPersonal">23B08571E4D645C3B82A3E52E5349925</SIF_RefId> <AuthenticationSource>MSActiveDirectory</AuthenticationSource> <IdentityAssertions> <IdentityAssertion SchemaName="sAmAccountName">user01</IdentityAssertion> <IdentityAssertion SchemaName="userPrincipalName">user01@asdf.sch.uk</IdentityAssertion> <IdentityAssertion SchemaName="distinguishedName">cn=User01,cn=Users,dc=org</IdentityAssertion> </IdentityAssertions> <AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID>A9A6CB2BC49344278C1FD6587D448B35</AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID> </Identity>

Example 3.3.10-3: Identity published by Microsoft Active Directory

<Identity RefId="2B5CCB1AC6514C658932D5A4DE846A9F"> <SIF_RefId SIF_RefObject="LearnerPersonal">3B78080EED1B47EEA5017CC5989D0CEC</SIF_RefId> <AuthenticationSource>UKAccessShibboleth</AuthenticationSource> <IdentityAssertions> <IdentityAssertion SchemaName="sAMAccountName">j.bloggs</IdentityAssertion> </IdentityAssertions> <PasswordList> <Password Algorithm="RSA" KeyName="EncryptionKey1">U0lGIFJvY2tzIQ==</Password> </PasswordList> <AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID>E46B3457AD7B4698B1F19643214441D2</AuthenticationSourceGlobalUID> <SIF_ExtendedElements /> </Identity>

Example 3.3.10-4: An Identity object using the RSA enumeration value

3.3.11 Junction

A representation of the Curriculum Diagram.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.11-1: Junction

A representation of the Curriculum Diagram.

@

A unique local identifier for this junction

Label

A free-format label that describes the junction. Used for display purposes in the MIS and/or TT-Software.

A shorter version of Label, for display purposes.

An optional way for the TT-Software to provide information about the "type" of junction (eg: "band" or "block")

List of one or more input groups

InputList/Input

The input(s) into this junction

InputList/Input/Type

Conditional and has only one value: "SC". "SC" has special meaning – it means this is the top of the "tree" and the input is the whole school.

InputList/Input/GroupLocalId

SC: School

If Type != "SC", this is the LocalId of another junction output

List of one or more output junctions

OutputList/Output

OutputList/Output/Type

"TG" has special meaning – it means this is the bottom of the "tree" and the output is a TeachingGroup. "YR" means a year (or "principal division") within the school (7,8,9,etc).

OutputList/Output/LocalType

TG: TeachingGroup
YR: Year
GR: Other Groups

An optional way for the TT-Software to provide information about the "type" of junction (eg: "band" or "block").

OutputList/Output/GroupLocalId

30

Unique LocalID of this junction output

OutputList/Output/TeachingGroupRefId

12

If Type = "TG" then include here the TeachingGroupID (see TeachingGroup)

OutputList/Output/Desc

Description. Required if Type is not "TG". Optional if Type is “TG” (since a TG has its own ShortName and LongName already)

OutputList/Output/ShortDesc

40

A shorter version of Desc, for display purposes

OutputList/Output/NCYearList

12

Can only be present if 'Output/Type' = "YR" and even then, it is optional. Used to denote the NC Year Group of the "YR" (or give more than one NC Year Group if this is a combined-year population)

OutputList/Output/NCYearList/
NCYear

NC Year Group

Table 3.3.11-1: Junction

<Junction RefId="3F57DC09701928365AA0176890234654"> <Label>School years</Label> <ShortLabel>Years</ShortLabel> <LocalType>Main Divisions</LocalType> <InputList> <Input> <Type>SC</Type> </Input> </InputList> <OutputList> <Output> <Type>YR</Type> <GroupLocalId>Year7</GroupLocalId> <Desc>Year 7</Desc> <NCYearList> <NCYear>7</NCYear> </NCYearList> </Output> <Output> <Type>YR</Type> <GroupLocalId>Year8</GroupLocalId> <Desc>Year 8</Desc> <NCYearList> <NCYear>8</NCYear> </NCYearList> </Output> </OutputList> </Junction>

Example 3.3.11-1: Junction - 1

<Junction RefId="2357DC09701928365AA0176890234654"> <Label>Basic Groups in Year 7</Label> <ShortLabel>Year7 Groups</ShortLabel> <LocalType>Basic Groups</LocalType> <InputList> <Input> <GroupLocalId>Year7</GroupLocalId> </Input> </InputList> <OutputList> <Output> <Type>GR</Type> <LocalType>Group</LocalType> <GroupLocalId>C#021/7A</GroupLocalId> <Desc>7A</Desc> <ShortDesc>7A</ShortDesc> </Output> <Output> <Type>GR</Type> <LocalType>Group</LocalType> <GroupLocalId>C#022/7B</GroupLocalId> <Desc>7B</Desc> <ShortDesc>7B</ShortDesc> </Output> <Output> <Type>GR</Type> <LocalType>Group</LocalType> <GroupLocalId>C#024/7C</GroupLocalId> <Desc>7C</Desc> <ShortDesc>7C</ShortDesc> </Output> </OutputList> </Junction>

Example 3.3.11-2: Junction - 2

Example 3.3.11-3: Junction - 3

<Junction RefId="2347DC09701928365AA0176890234654"> <Label>7p Ma</Label> <ShortLabel>7p Ma</ShortLabel> <LocalType>Block</LocalType> <InputList> <Input> <GroupLocalId>C#023/7AB</GroupLocalId> </Input> </InputList> <OutputList> <Output> <Type>TG</Type> <LocalType>TeachingGroup</LocalType> <TeachingGroupRefId>0000000000000000002437702F4D6131</TeachingGroupRefId> <Desc>7p/Ma1</Desc> <ShortDesc>7p/Ma1</ShortDesc> </Output> <Output> <Type>TG</Type> <LocalType>TeachingGroup</LocalType> <TeachingGroupRefId>0000000000000000002437702F4D6132</TeachingGroupRefId> <Desc>7p/Ma2</Desc> <ShortDesc>7p/Ma2</ShortDesc> </Output> </OutputList> </Junction>

Example 3.3.11-4: Junction - 3

3.3.12 LAInfo

This object contains information about a Local Authority (LA). Compare with US/Canada object: LEAInfo.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.12-1: LAInfo

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LAInfo		This object contains information about a Local Authority (LA). Compare with US/Canada object: `LEAInfo`.
@	RefId	M	The GUID of the LA whose information this is.	RefIdType
	LAId	M	The 3-digit LA number assigned by DfES.	LAId
	LAName	M	The LA's short name to be used for reporting purposes. Normally, the word "Council" should not be included.	LAName
	LAFullName	M	The LA's full name.	xs:normalizedString
	LAURL	O	URL for the main LA website.	xs:anyURI
	LAAddress	O	The LA's main address information.	Address
	AddressList	O	A list of the LA's other addresses, if any.	AddressList
	LAPhoneNumber	O	The LA's primary phone number.	PhoneNumber
	PhoneNumberList	O	A list of the LA's other phone number(s).	PhoneNumberList
	LAContactList	O	A list of contacts within the LA.	ContactList
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.12-1: LAInfo

<LAInfo RefId="81559915646EBEC342277E6D2AA5EAEA"> <LAId>330</LAId> <LAName>BIRMINGHAM</LAName> <LAFullName>Birmingham City Council</LAFullName> <LAURL>http://www.birmingham.gov.uk</LAURL> <LAAddress Type="Mailing"> <PAON> <Description>Victoria Square</Description> </PAON> <SAON> <Description>Council House</Description> </SAON> <AdministrativeArea>Birmingham</AdministrativeArea> <PostCode>B1 1BB</PostCode> <Country>GBR</Country> </LAAddress> <LAPhoneNumber Type="W"> <Number>01213039944</Number> </LAPhoneNumber> <LAContactList> <Contact SIF_RefId="7B391229EC3911DBA762000E0CA444AF" SIF_RefObject="ContactPersonal"> <PositionTitle>Chief Auditor</PositionTitle> <Role>Financial auditor</Role> <PublishInDirectory>Yes</PublishInDirectory> </Contact> <Contact SIF_RefId="9AB56229EC3911DBA762000E0C57A9E3" SIF_RefObject="ContactPersonal"> <PositionTitle>Building Inspector</PositionTitle> <Role>Maintains buildings per city codes</Role> <PublishInDirectory>Yes</PublishInDirectory> </Contact> </LAContactList> </LAInfo>

Example 3.3.12-1: LAInfo

3.3.13 LearnerAssessmentResponseSet

The set of all responses provided by a learner while taking an assessment. This information represents the raw input data that is then evaluated to produce one or more scores, marks, or grades for the learner.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.13-1: LearnerAssessmentResponseSet

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LearnerAssessmentResponseSet		The set of all responses provided by a learner while taking an assessment. This information represents the raw input data that is then evaluated to produce one or more scores, marks, or grades for the learner.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies this response set.	RefIdType
@	AssessmentResponseComponentRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the assessment response component that the responses are associated with	IdRefType
@	LearnerPersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the Learner for whom these responses are.	IdRefType
	Items	M	A container for item responses.	List
	Items/Item	OR	An item contains response data and metadata. An item is defined as the stimuli presented to a learner to evoke a response for the purpose of evaluation. In most cases an item equates to a single question on the assessment.
	Items/Item/Response	M	Learner selection or response in raw format.	xs:string
	Items/Item/ResponseStatus	O	Status of the response.	values: Correct Incorrect Complete PartiallyComplete Viewed NotViewed NotAnswered Attempted (viewed but no response given) Incomplete
	Items/Item/ResponseTime	O	The length of time the learner took to respond.	xs:duration
	Items/Item/Mark	O	The mark achieved for this item as evaluated by the assessment tool at the time of assessment.	xs:normalizedString
	Items/Item/Group	O	The item group within the assessment.	xs:normalizedString
	Items/Item/ItemName	O	Identifies the item on the assessment by name.	xs:token
	Items/Item/ItemNumber	O	Identifies the item by number on the assessment.	xs:token
	Items/Item/OrderAsked	O	The order in which the item was asked.	xs:decimal
	Items/Item/NumberOfAttempts	O	The number of times a learner changes their answer or attempts a response.	xs:unsignedInt
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.13-1: LearnerAssessmentResponseSet

<LearnerAssessmentResponseSet RefId="D6548D9AE6B87192AE98384174359C32" AssessmentResponseComponentRefId="7192AE98384139051CC755293A2117BC" LearnerPersonalRefId="7192AE98384139051CC755293A2117BC"> <Items> <Item> <Response>C</Response> <ResponseStatus>Complete</ResponseStatus> <ResponseTime>PT32S</ResponseTime> <Mark>Y</Mark> <Group>Writing Section 3</Group> <ItemName>Writing 3A</ItemName> <ItemNumber>W3A</ItemNumber> <OrderAsked>1</OrderAsked> <NumberOfAttempts>2</NumberOfAttempts> </Item> </Items> </LearnerAssessmentResponseSet>

Example 3.3.13-1: LearnerAssessmentResposeSet

3.3.14 LearnerAssessmentResult

A single result for a learner.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.14-1: LearnerAssessmentResult

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LearnerAssessmentResult		A single result for a learner.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) of this result.	RefIdType
@	AssessmentComponentRefId	M	The assessment component that the result is for.	IdRefType
@	LearnerPersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the learner achieving the results.	IdRefType
	SchoolInfoRefId	M	The school at which the assessment was taken.	IdRefType
	AchievementDate	M	The date the results were achieved.	xs:date
	Result	M	A grade title, a comment, or a mark (dependent on ComponentType of associated aspect). Marks and grades should be valid in the grade set or mark set on the date the assessment was achieved.	xs:normalizedString
	ResultStatus	M	Indicates whether the result is estimated, an interim result, provisional, actual result or a target.	UKAssessmentResultStatusType
	AssessmentSessionList	O	The sessions which led to the result generation.	List
	AssessmentSessionList/AssessmentSessionRefId	MR	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies the session associated with the result.	IdRefType
	WorkforcePersonalRefId	O	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies the teacher or staff member who created the result.	IdRefType
	Note	O	Explanatory/usage notes for result.	xs:normalizedString
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O	Use extended elements to define additional information to be preserved with this result data including any learner demographic data known to be valid at the time of assessment and not otherwise specified.	SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.14-1: LearnerAssessmentResult

Example 3.3.14-1: LearnerAssessmentResult

3.3.15 LearnerAttendance

This object provides attendance information for a particular learner in a particular school for a particular period of time. The time can be specified as before, during, or after school and may be for any period of time, including lessons.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.15-1: LearnerAttendance

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LearnerAttendance		This object provides attendance information for a particular learner in a particular school for a particular period of time. The time can be specified as before, during, or after school and may be for any period of time, including lessons.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) assigned to uniquely identify this attendance record.	RefIdType
@	LearnerPersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the learner for which this attendance mark is recorded.	IdRefType
@	SchoolInfoRefId	M	The school where the attendance mark was taken.	IdRefType
	AttendanceDate	M	The date of the attendance period.	xs:date
	TimeIn	O	The time when the learner began the attendance period.	xs:time
	StartTime	C	The time the attendance period started. StartTime is required when this object represents a lesson	xs:time
	FinishTime	O	The time the attendance period finished.	xs:time
	Session	C	The session within which this attendance mark applies (e.g. AM/PM). Session is required when StartTime is not specified and the object refers to a session attendance mark (i.e. AttendanceDomain is session).	UKAttendanceSessionType
	SessionLabel	O	A label associated with the session to further describe the session, when applicable.	xs:normalizedString
	AttendanceDomain	M	The attendance type.	UKAttendanceDomainType
	AttendanceCode	M	The attendance mark/code.	UKAttendanceCodeType
	AttendanceNote	C	Additional comments. Required when record is specified as a correction.	xs:normalizedString
	RecordTimestamp	O	The date/time when recorded. When more than one record exists using the same RefId, the record with the latest timestamp is assumed to be the most current. This is possible when a record is republished due to corrections.	xs:dateTime
	InputSource	M	The source of the attendance record data. Could be Workforce member, biometric device, or other.	UKAttendanceSourceType
	WorkforcePersonalRefId	O	The ID (GUID) of the staff member responsible for recording this attendance information.	IdRefType
	SchoolGroupRefId	O	The ID (GUID) of the group that this attendance applies to. Useful when the attendance period corresponds to a lesson time.	IdRefType
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.15-1: LearnerAttendance

<LearnerAttendance RefId="749382AD4800123C9ED02054FB7842B7" LearnerPersonalRefId="98120AB87459381AB064829763D0934A" SchoolInfoRefId="44AC87090487621198AC4E89480D3AC1"> <AttendanceDate>2008-04-15</AttendanceDate> <TimeIn>08:03:44</TimeIn> <StartTime>08:00:00</StartTime> <FinishTime>08:40:00</FinishTime> <Session>AM</Session> <SessionLabel>AM Session</SessionLabel> <AttendanceDomain>Both</AttendanceDomain> <AttendanceCode>/</AttendanceCode> <RecordTimestamp>2008-04-16T10:45:21Z</RecordTimestamp> <InputSource>WF</InputSource> <WorkforcePersonalRefId>6589320A7DE45610487389EE348A2341</WorkforcePersonalRefId> <SchoolGroupRefId>94278329AE45903845F109E45934BA17</SchoolGroupRefId> </LearnerAttendance>

Example 3.3.15-1: LearnerAttendance

3.3.16 LearnerAttendanceSummary

This object provides a summary of a learner's daily attendance and membership information for a given school during the time period between the StartDate and EndDate, inclusive. As such, there may be multiple instances of this object for a learner in a school over the course of an academic school year. Note that sessions are defined by each school and in most cases is two but can be any number in the range 1-10. Compare with US/Canada object: StudentAttendanceSummary.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.16-1: LearnerAttendanceSummary

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LearnerAttendanceSummary		This object provides a summary of a learner's daily attendance and membership information for a given school during the time period between the StartDate and EndDate, inclusive. As such, there may be multiple instances of this object for a learner in a school over the course of an academic school year. Note that sessions are defined by each school and in most cases is two but can be any number in the range 1-10. Compare with US/Canada object: `StudentAttendanceSummary`.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) assigned to uniquely identify this attendance record.	RefIdType
@	LearnerPersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the learner for whom this attendance information is being reported.	IdRefType
@	SchoolInfoRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the school for which this attendance information is being reported.	IdRefType
	SchoolYear	M	School year for which this information is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g. 2007 for the 2006/07 school year).	SchoolYear
	StartDate	M	Starting date of this attendance reporting period.	xs:date
	EndDate	M	Ending date of this attendance reporting period.	xs:date
	ReasonsList	M	An enumeration of sessions by reason code within the reporting period.	List
	ReasonsList/Reason	MR	Learner attendance marks by code and number.
	ReasonsList/Reason/Code	M	The attendance code.	UKAttendanceCodeType
	ReasonsList/Reason/Type	M	The attendance code type.	values: Absent EarlyDeparture Late Partial Present Other NA
	ReasonsList/Reason/Status	M	The authorised status of the attendance code.	values: Authorised Unauthorised Unknown NA
	ReasonsList/Reason/Total	M	The total number of sessions attributed to this reason between StartDate and EndDate for the specified reason.	xs:unsignedInt
	SessionsAttendedTotal	M	The number of sessions the learner attended school when school was in session between the StartDate and EndDate, inclusive.	xs:unsignedInt
	SessionsPossible	M	The number of sessions the learner was present plus the number of sessions the learner was absent (authorised and unauthorised) when school was in session during the period between the StartDate and EndDate, inclusive.	xs:unsignedInt
	AuthorisedAbsences	O	The number of sessions the learner was absent from school with a valid excuse when school was in session between the StartDate and EndDate, inclusive. Note that ts column can be derived from Reason Status.	xs:unsignedInt
	UnauthorisedAbsences	O	The number of sessions the learner was absent from school without a valid excuse when school was in session between the StartDate and EndDate, inclusive. Note that this column can be derived from Reason Status.	xs:unsignedInt
	AlternativeTuitionHours	O	Number of Alternative Tuition (whole) hours attended between the StartDate and EndDate, inclusive.	UKTuitionHoursType
	DfeStatutorySessionAttendanceString	O	Learner morning and afternoon session registration marks as per DfE statutory definition. This data item is a concatenation of all DfE statutory session attendance codes recorded for the given Learner starting on the morning session of the StartDate this object refers to and ending on the afternoon session of EndDate.	xs:normalizedString
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.16-1: LearnerAttendanceSummary

Example 3.3.16-1: LearnerAttendanceSummary

3.3.17 LearnerBehaviourIncident

Object to represent a behaviour incident at an educational establishment

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.17-1: LearnerBehaviourIncident

LearnerBehaviourIncident

Object to represent a behaviour incident at an educational establishment

@

The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies a particular incident

SchoolInfoRefId

The ID (GUID) of the school that the event takes place.

BehaviourType

The type of this Behaviour

BehaviourType/Weighting

An indicator of the positive / Negative nature and severity of behaviour

BehaviourType/Classification

xs:minInclusive	-10
xs:maxInclusive	10
xs:fractionDigits	0

union of:

UKPupilExclusionReasonType

additional values:

Agreed Classification for this behaviour type

Physical Abuse
Verbal Abuse
Substance Abuse
Bullying
Property Abuse
Disruption
Compliance
Other

BehaviourType/SubClassification

Free text string to precisely define the type of behaviour (if classification is Other then sub classification is mandatory else optional)

Date and time Incident took place (started to take place)

xs:dateTime

Incident/Duration

How long incident lasted (minutes)

Incident/Location

The Location the Incident (mostly) took place

Offsite Unsupervised
Offsite Supervised
Class
School Indoors Non-Class
School Outdoors Non-Class
Other

Incident/Comments

free text comments about the incident

Incident/PrecursorRefId

A Preceding LearnerBehaviourIncidentRefID to which this behaviour is linked

Incident/Confidentiality

May indicate the type of persons that this should be displayed to

Low
Medium
High

Participants

people involved in the incident

Participants/Employees

Participants/Employees/Employee

WorkforcePersonalRefId

The REFID of the member of Staff

Participants/Employees/Employee/
ParticipationTypes

Participants/Employees/Employee/
ParticipationTypes/ParticipationType

The capacities in which this staff member was involved

The capacity of Involvement

Participants/Employees/Employee/
ParticipationComment

Recorder
Incharge
Victim/Recipient
Witness/Observer

free text comments about the individuals Involvement In the incident

Participants/Learners

Must be at least one learner participating as the person who perpetrated the incident

Participants/Learners/Learner

The REFID of the learner

Participants/Learners/Learner/
ParticipationTypes

Participants/Learners/Learner/
ParticipationTypes/ParticipationType

The capacities in which this learner member was involved

The capacity of Involvement

Participants/Learners/Learner/
ParticipationComment

Perpetrator
Victim/Recipient
Witness/Observer

free text comments about the individuals Involvement In the incident

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Motivation

Any recorded Motivation for participation

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Weighting

Racial
Sexual
Financial
Religious
Other

How many Points awarded for the participation (indicator of the positive / Negative nature and severity of individuals behaviour)

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Actions

xs:minInclusive	-10
xs:maxInclusive	10
xs:fractionDigits	0

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Actions/Action

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Actions/Action/Classification

Actions/Outcomes which have or will occur for this individual

The classification Of Outcome

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Actions/Action/SubClassification

Communication
Activity
Punishment
Exclusion

Free text string to precisely define the action (if classification is Other then sub classification is mandatory else optional)

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Actions/Action/Date

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Actions/Action/Person

Date and time Action has or Will take place

xs:dateTime

The PersonRefId of the person (student/ Employee/ parent) who will carry out the action

Participants/Learners/Learner/
Actions/Action/Comment

Table 3.3.17-1: LearnerBehaviourIncident

free text comments about the Action

<LearnerBehaviourIncident RefId="B8359C32AE94474174B03008D9A2744E"> <SchoolInfoRefId>AE98AE59A2841743117D9192C326B873</SchoolInfoRefId> <BehaviourType> <Weighting>1</Weighting> <Classification>Substance Abuse</Classification> <SubClassification>Alcohol</SubClassification> </BehaviourType> <Incident> <Date>2009-05-02T14:30:00-05:00</Date> <Duration>200</Duration> <Location>Offsite Supervised</Location> <Comments>several students caught drinking on school trip</Comments> <PrecursorRefId>7192AE98384139051CC755293A2117BC</PrecursorRefId> <Confidentiality>Low</Confidentiality> </Incident> <Participants> <Employees> <Employee WorkforcePersonalRefId="48977F077DE24288B79F2CE196DB3CBC"> <ParticipationTypes> <ParticipationType>Witness/Observer</ParticipationType> <ParticipationType>Recorder</ParticipationType> </ParticipationTypes> <ParticipationComment>saw alcohol purchase and consumption </ParticipationComment> </Employee> </Employees> <Learners> <Learner LearnerPersonalRefId="8192BE98384149051CC755293A2117DE"> <ParticipationTypes> <ParticipationType>Perpetrator</ParticipationType> </ParticipationTypes> <ParticipationComment>Didn’t know not allowed to drink</ParticipationComment> <Motivation>Other</Motivation> <Weighting>1</Weighting> <Actions> <Action> <Classification>Punishment</Classification> <SubClassification>Detention</SubClassification> <Date>2009-05-02T14:30:00-05:00</Date> <Person>8192BE98384149051CC755293A2117DE</Person> <Comment>Essay on Social costs of Alcohol</Comment> </Action> </Actions> </Learner> <Learner LearnerPersonalRefId="9184CE98384149051CC755293A2117DE"> <ParticipationTypes> <ParticipationType>Witness/Observer</ParticipationType> </ParticipationTypes> <ParticipationComment>Saw him buy Alcohol</ParticipationComment> </Learner> </Learners> </Participants> </LearnerBehaviourIncident>

Example 3.3.17-1: LearnerBehaviourIncident

3.3.18 LearnerContact

This object contains information related to a contact person for a learner. Compare with US/Canada object: StudentContact.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.18-1: LearnerContact

Element/@Attribute Char Description Type

LearnerContact This object contains information related to a contact person for a learner. Compare with US/Canada object: StudentContact.

The ID (GUID) assigned to uniquely identify this attendance record.

ContactFlags/ParentLegalGuardian

@ LearnerPersonalRefId M The ID (GUID) of the learner whose contact this is. IdRefType

@ ContactPersonalRefId M The ID (GUID) of this contact. IdRefType

Relationship M Defines the relationship of the contact to the learner. UKRelationshipType

LocalId O The locally-assigned identifier for this contact. LocalId

ContactFlags M Contains Yes/No characteristics of the contact person's role. Provide a Yes value for all that apply. Otherwise No is assumed. At least one of the child elements of ContactFlags must have a Yes value.

Does the individual have parental or legal guardianship responsibility for the learner?

ContactFlags/PickupRights

Yes
No

Does the contact have pickup rights?

Yes
No

ContactFlags/LivesWith

Does the learner live with this contact?

ContactFlags/AddressDisclosure

Yes
No

Can address information be disclosed?

ContactFlags/EmailCommunication

Yes
No

Does the contact prefer written communcation via email? Otherwise, postal mail will be used.

ContactFlags/EmergencyContact

Yes
No

Should this contact be notified in case of emergency?

ContactFlags/DisciplinaryContact

Yes
No

Is this person to be contacted in case of disciplinary action?

ContactFlags/HomeDuringDay

Yes
No

Is the contact at home during normal daytime hours?

ContactFlags/MemberOfArmedForces

Yes
No

Is this person a member of the armed forces?

ContactFlags/PrimaryCareProvider

Yes
No

Does this person provide daily living or personal assistance to the learner?

ContactFlags/RequiresInterpreter

Yes
No

Does the contact need a translator or interpreter?

ContactFlags/TransferAddress

Yes
No

Should this contact be transferred with the Learner if and when the Learner moves?

Yes
No

ContactSequence

Number (1-10) indicating the order in which the person should be contacted. Note that 2 or more contacts may have the same value.

xs:unsignedInt

xs:minInclusive	1
xs:maxInclusive	10

ContactSequenceSource O Indicates the person who provided the contact sequence order. UKSourceCodeType

SIF_Metadata O SIF_Metadata

SIF_ExtendedElements O SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.18-1: LearnerContact

Example 3.3.18-1: LearnerContact

3.3.19 LearnerEntitlement

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.19-1: LearnerEntitlement

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LearnerEntitlement
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies a particular entitlement.	RefIdType
	LearnerPersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the learner to whom this entitlement is linked.	RefIdType
	SchoolInfoRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the school to which this entitlement applies.	RefIdType
	EntitlementType	M	The type of this Entitlement	xs:normalizedString
	StartDate	M	Date Specific Entitlement starts.	xs:date
	EndDate	O	Date Specific Entitlement Ends has to be on or after Start date.	xs:date
	Note	O	A note relating to entitlement period.	xs:normalizedString
	Value	O	Numeric value %discount or monetary value associated with entitlement, relative to @EntitlementType.
	ProviderId	O	The LA or Provider identifier of awarding organisation if relevant.	IdRefType
@	ProviderType	M	LA or Provider type	xs:normalizedString
	NextReviewDate	O	Advises the date for next review of the listed entitlement, this element is not expected to be provided for instances where the EndDate is in the past as it refers to the entitlement, not periods of entitlement. Note that a review date could be prior to the end date of a current entitlement, and so is recorded separately.	xs:date
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.19-1: LearnerEntitlement

<LearnerEntitlement RefId="B8359C32AE94474174B03008D9A2744E"> <LearnerPersonalRefId>8456D39051CC755293A4A4763088F3D3</LearnerPersonalRefId> <SchoolInfoRefId>AE98AE59A2841743117D9192C326B873</SchoolInfoRefId> <EntitlementType>FSM</EntitlementType> <StartDate>2007-01-09</StartDate> <EndDate>2008-08-31</EndDate> <Note>Awarded as family receive income support</Note> <Value>500</Value> <ProviderId ProviderType="LA">7192AE98384139051CC755293A2117BC</ProviderId> <NextReviewDate>2009-08-31</NextReviewDate> </LearnerEntitlement>

Example 3.3.19-1: LearnerEntitlement

3.3.20 LearnerExclusion

This object contains information related to a learner being excluded from one or more sessions of school.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.20-1: LearnerExclusion

This object contains information related to a learner being excluded from one or more sessions of school.

@

The ID (GUID) of this exclusion.

The ID (GUID) of the excluded learner.

This object contains information about a learner's enrolment in a course (teaching group) or other (class, homeroom or registration) group. Compare with US/Canada object: StudentSectionEnrollment.

3.3.21 LearnerGroupEnrolment

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.21-1: LearnerGroupEnrolment

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LearnerGroupEnrolment		This object contains information about a learner's enrolment in a course (teaching group) or other (class, homeroom or registration) group. Compare with US/Canada object: `StudentSectionEnrollment`.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies this LearnerGroupEnrolment entity.	RefIdType
@	LearnerPersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the learner to whom the enrolment information applies.	IdRefType
@	SchoolGroupRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the group in which this learner is enroled.	IdRefType
	SchoolYear	M	School year for which the information is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g. 2007 for the 2006/07 school year). Where a group membership is valid across multiple years, the current year at the time of publication will be used.	SchoolYear
	EntryDate	O	Date from when this enrolment is valid.	xs:date
	ExitDate	O	Date on which the learner's enrolment ends or has ended.	xs:date
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.21-1: LearnerGroupEnrolment

Example 3.3.21-1: LearnerGroupEnrollment

3.3.22 LearnerPersonal

This object contains personal information related to a learner. As most learners are enroled in the school or establishment publishing this object, basic enrolment information is also provided to aid in overall SIF performance.

Compare with US/Canada object: StudentPersonal.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.22-1: LearnerPersonal

Element/@Attribute Char Description Type

LearnerPersonal

This object contains personal information related to a learner. As most learners are enroled in the school or establishment publishing this object, basic enrolment information is also provided to aid in overall SIF performance.

Compare with US/Canada object: StudentPersonal.

@ RefId M The ID (GUID) of the learner. Note that this GUID may be the same one assigned to this person when this person is either a contact (ContactPersonal) or a member of the workforce (WorkforcePersonal). RefIdType

LocalId O The locally-assigned identifier for this learner. This can be the internal pupil number or any other number as determined by the publishing agent. LocalId

AlertMsgList O List

AlertMsgList/AlertMsg MR This is an alert message that is associated with the person. xs:normalizedString

Type

This attribute specifies what type of alert message this is.

Legal
Discipline
Educational
Other

MedicalAlertMsgList O List

MedicalAlertMsgList/MedicalAlertMsg MR Medical alert associated with the person. xs:normalizedString

Severity

The level of severity of this medical alert.

Low
Moderate
High
Severe
Unknown

PersonalInformation M Personal name, demographic, address, email, and phone information for this learner. PersonalInformation

UIPI O Unique Internal Pupil Number. xs:normalizedString

UPN O Unique Pupil Number (UPN) allocated to each learner in maintained schools in England and Wales. It is an identifier for use in the educational context during a child's school career only and subject to Data Protection restrictions. xs:normalizedString

UPNAllocationDate O Date UPN was allocated by the LA. xs:date

FormerUPNList O A list of former UPN's assigned to the learner, since it is possible that a learner could have more than one assigned. List

FormerUPNList/UPN MR A former UPN assigned to the pupil whilst at a school (eg temporary UPN was allocated when the pupil was first admitted to the school but subsequently replaced by the permanent UPN being retrieved from a previous school). xs:normalizedString

ULN

Unique Learner Number (ULN), a 10-digit number where zero is not allowed as the leading digit.

ExternalLearnerIdentifierList

xs:pattern

[1-9][0-9]{9}

A list of one or more external values currently associated with a learner which are specific to only a person of type Learner, for which no other Identity element in LearnerPersonal can accommodate. (i.e., one would not put UPN here)

ExternalLearnerIdentifierList/
ExternalLearnerIdentifier

An external identifier as described by the IdentifierType attribute.

A code that defines the type of identifier.

SCN: Scottish Candidate Number allocated to each learner in schools in Scotland – both Maintained and Independent. It is an identifier for use in the educational context during a child’s school career and is subject to Data Protection restrictions.
UCI: Unique Candidate Number
LocalExamNo: Exam number assigned internally by an establishment.
Other

FamilyStructure O Indicates type of family structure learner is living in. UKFamilyStructureType

InCare O Information relating to whether the learner is "looked after" as defined by the Children Act 1989, which refers to children who are subject to care orders and those who are accommodated.

InCare/Current

Indicates if the learner is "looked after" currently.

Yes
No
Unknown

InCare/Type O Type of care the learner is in (eg fostering, children's home). UKInCareTypeType

InCare/LAId M The 'originating' authority where the learner was originally placed in public care and which looks after the child for the purposes of the Children Act 1989. LAId

InCare/AtCurrentSchool

Indicates if the learner has ever been in care while at this school.

InCare/PersonalEducationPlan

Yes
No

Indicates if the learner in care has a personal education plan.

ChildProtectionRegister/IsRegistered

Yes
No

ConnexionsAgreement O Indicates if parents have consented to allow learner data to be shared with Connexions (Middle, Secondary and Special Schools only). UKConnexionsAgreementType

ChildProtectionRegister O Information relating to the Child Protection Register as it pertains to this learner.

Indicates if the learner has been registered on the Child Protection Register.

ChildProtectionRegister/SiblingRegistered

Yes
No
Unknown

ChildProtectionRegister/LAId O The LA in which the learner was registered for protection. LAId

Indicates if the learner has a sibling that is also on the Child Protection Register.

Yes
No

GiftedTalented

Learner qualifies for Gifted/Talented status.

Yes
No

HomeLA O The LA in which the learner lives but not necessarily the one in which they attend school. LAId

LearnerIdentity O Classification of national identity. (Wales) UKLearnerIdentityType

ModeOfTravel O The usual mode of travel normally used by the learner for the greater part (in distance) of the journey to and from school. UKUsualModeOfTravelType

Yes
No

SiblingList O List of siblings also in same school. List

SiblingList/Sibling MR A sibling of this learner in the same school.

SiblingList/Sibling/LearnerPersonalRefId M The ID (GUID) of the LearnerPersonal record for this sibling. IdRefType

SiblingList/Sibling/UIPI M The Unique Internal Pupil Number for a sibling of this learner. xs:normalizedString

UniformAllowance

Learner is paid a uniform allowance.

CurrentSchoolEnrolment/SIF_RefId

Yes
No

CurrentSchoolEnrolment O This container reflects key enrolment data for the current or current main (home) school or establishment linked to a learner. This element is required except when there is no current enrolment for the learner within the school or establishment. It must also accurately reflect the data in the corresponding LearnerSchoolEnrolment object and generate change events for this object when change events are detected for LearnerSchoolEnrolment.

@ LearnerSchoolEnrolmentRefId M The ID (GUID) of the LearnerSchoolEnrolment record associated with this learner that is also designated as the current or current main enrolment. IdRefType

@ MembershipType O The type of this enrolment as it relates to the school identified by SchoolInfoRefId. UKLearnerEnrolmentStatusType

The SIF RefId of a SchoolInfo or LAInfo object.

The type of SIF object that the SIF_RefId attribute identifies.

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment/LastSchool

SchoolInfo
LAInfo

CurrentSchoolEnrolment/LAId M The DfES assigned number for the LA in which the learner is currently enroled with respect to their current or current main (home) school. LAId

CurrentSchoolEnrolment/EstablishmentId M The DfES assigned number for the school or establishment in which the learner is currently enroled with respect to their current or current main (home) school. EstablishmentId

CurrentSchoolEnrolment/NCYearGroup M The current or most recent National Curriculum Year Group of the learner in the LA. NCYearGroup

PreviousEstablishmentList O A list of known previous schools or establishments. List

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment OR A previous school or establishment.

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment/EstablishmentId O Establishment Number for this school EstablishmentId

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment/EstablishmentName O School's name as indicated on the Annual Schools Census. xs:normalizedString

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment/LAId O The 3-digit LA number assigned by DfES. LAId

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment/EntryDate O The date the learner entered this school or establishment. xs:date

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment/ExitDate O The date the learner exited this school or establishment. xs:date

PreviousEstablishmentList/
PreviousEstablishment/ExitType O Code indicating the type of exit from this school or establishment. UKLeavingReasonType

An indication of whether the described school or establishment was the last establishment the learner attended. Note that it is possible that more than one establishment can be marked as LastSchool when a learner is enroled in more than one school simultaneously.

Table 3.3.22-1: LearnerPersonal

Yes
No

SIF_Metadata O SIF_Metadata

SIF_ExtendedElements O SIF_ExtendedElements

<LearnerPersonal RefId="53E6F4C0109FDE4DC7E11DB9C0100163"> <LocalId>032134</LocalId> <PersonalInformation> <Name Type="B"> <FamilyName>Harris</FamilyName> <GivenName>Sonya</GivenName> <PreferredFamilyName>Harris</PreferredFamilyName> <PreferredGivenName>Sonya</PreferredGivenName> </Name> <Demographics> <EthnicityList> <Ethnicity> <Code>WENG</Code> <Source>P</Source> </Ethnicity> </EthnicityList> <Gender>F</Gender> <BirthDate>1990-06-23</BirthDate> <LanguageList> <Language> <Code>ENG</Code> <TypeList> <Type>F</Type> </TypeList> </Language> </LanguageList> </Demographics> <Email Type="School">sonya.harris@myschool.co.uk</Email> <Address Type="Current"> <PAON> <StartNumber>17</StartNumber> </PAON> <Street>Bushmaster Close</Street> <Town>Castle Vale</Town> <AdministrativeArea>Birmingham</AdministrativeArea> <PostCode>B35 7PH</PostCode> <Country>GBR</Country> </Address> </PersonalInformation> <UPN>F330950043367</UPN> <UPNAllocationDate>2001-08-27</UPNAllocationDate> <FormerUPNList> <UPN>C936846321107</UPN> </FormerUPNList> <ULN>1234567890</ULN> <FamilyStructure>A</FamilyStructure> <InCare> <Current>No</Current> <Type>WP</Type> <LAId>330</LAId> <AtCurrentSchool>Yes</AtCurrentSchool> <PersonalEducationPlan>No</PersonalEducationPlan> </InCare> <ConnexionsAgreement>Yes</ConnexionsAgreement> <ChildProtectionRegister> <IsRegistered>Yes</IsRegistered> <LAId>330</LAId> <SiblingRegistered>No</SiblingRegistered> </ChildProtectionRegister> <GiftedTalented>No</GiftedTalented> <HomeLA>330</HomeLA> <LearnerIdentity>ENG</LearnerIdentity> <Pregnant>No</Pregnant> <SiblingList> <Sibling> <LearnerPersonalRefId>6219B1684CF9B799640234CBB9992134</LearnerPersonalRefId> <UIPI>034887</UIPI> </Sibling> </SiblingList> <UniformAllowance>No</UniformAllowance> <CurrentSchoolEnrolment LearnerSchoolEnrolmentRefId="010C6038DC7E11DB9C010016353E6F4C"> <LAId>330</LAId> <EstablishmentId>5530</EstablishmentId> <NCYearGroup>9</NCYearGroup> </CurrentSchoolEnrolment> <PreviousEstablishmentList> <PreviousEstablishment> <EstablishmentId>2117</EstablishmentId> <EstablishmentName>Allbury Primary School</EstablishmentName> <LAId>936</LAId> <EntryDate>1999-08-20</EntryDate> <ExitDate>2001-06-14</ExitDate> <ExitType>MS</ExitType> <LastSchool>Yes</LastSchool> </PreviousEstablishment> </PreviousEstablishmentList> </LearnerPersonal>

Example 3.3.22-1: LearnerPersonal

3.3.23 LearnerSchoolEnrolment

This object defines information related to a learner's enrolment within a particular school or establishment.The current status on an enrolment is based on EntryDate and ExitDate. Future enrolments are supported where EntryDate is in the future. ExitDate may also be specified as a future occurance.

The publisher of this object must respond to all queries given EntryDate and ExitDate, when specified.

Compare with US/Canada object: StudentSchoolEnrollment.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.23-1: LearnerSchoolEnrolment

Element/@Attribute Char Description Type

LearnerSchoolEnrolment

This object defines information related to a learner's enrolment within a particular school or establishment.The current status on an enrolment is based on EntryDate and ExitDate. Future enrolments are supported where EntryDate is in the future. ExitDate may also be specified as a future occurance.

The publisher of this object must respond to all queries given EntryDate and ExitDate, when specified.

Compare with US/Canada object: StudentSchoolEnrollment.

@ RefId M The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies a particular enrolment. RefIdType

@ LearnerPersonalRefId M The ID (GUID) of the learner to whom this information is linked. IdRefType

@ SchoolInfoRefId M The ID (GUID) of the school to which this enrolment applies. IdRefType

@ MembershipType M The type of this enrolment as it relates to the school identified by SchoolInfoRefId. UKLearnerEnrolmentStatusType

EntryDate M The date from when this enrolment is valid. xs:date

NCYearGroupActual M The year group in which the learner is taught for the majority of their time, regardless of their chronological age. NCYearGroup

ClassType O Indicates if the learner is in a nursery class. Must be set to 'O' if age on August 31 is >= 6. UKClassTypeType

ExitDate C The ending date of this enrolment. If the learner has exited before the end of the school year, ExitDate must have a value. xs:date

ExitType O

ExitType/Code M Code indicating the type of exit for this enrolment. UKLeavingReasonType

ExitType/Destination O Describes the destination of this learner upon exit.

ExitType/Destination/Code M Code indicating the destination type. UKLeavingDestinationType

ExitType/Destination/LAId O The LA number for destination school or college. LAId

ExitType/Destination/EstablishmentId O The DfES number for destination school or college. EstablishmentId

ExitType/Destination/Name O Name of institution/employer of learner's destination. xs:normalizedString

Sessions

Number of learner sessions (half days) per week. A maximum of 10 is possible per week.

An indication of whether the learner is enroled only part time.

Table 3.3.23-1: LearnerSchoolEnrolment

Yes
No

Boarder O Indicates whether the learner is a boarder at the school or not. UKBoarderTypeType

AlternativeTuition O Describes any alternative tuition received by the learner.

AlternativeTuition/Category M Reason for alternative tuition. UKTuitionCategoryType

AlternativeTuition/StartDate M Beginning date for alternative tuition. xs:date

AlternativeTuition/EndDate O End date for alternative tuition. xs:date

AlternativeTuition/TotalHours O The total number of hours provided for with the tuition. xs:unsignedInt

AlternativeTuition/ProvisionType M Alternative tuition provision type. UKAlternativeTuitionProvisionTypeType

SIF_Metadata O SIF_Metadata

SIF_ExtendedElements O SIF_ExtendedElements

<LearnerSchoolEnrolment RefId="2545531BECC511DB91D00002B3E94955" LearnerPersonalRefId="2542F0C3ECC511DB91D00002B3E94955" SchoolInfoRefId="CAF16713ECC411DB91D00002B3E94955" MembershipType="P"> <EntryDate>2005-09-07</EntryDate> <NCYearGroupActual>1</NCYearGroupActual> <ClassType>O</ClassType> <ExitDate>2006-02-14</ExitDate> <ExitType> <Code>ST</Code> <Destination> <Code>MP</Code> <LAId>330</LAId> <EstablishmentId>2810</EstablishmentId> <Name>Thomas Holmes Primary School</Name> </Destination> </ExitType> <Sessions>10</Sessions> <FTPTStatus>No</FTPTStatus> <Boarder>B</Boarder> <AlternativeTuition> <Category>IL</Category> <StartDate>2005-09-07</StartDate> <EndDate>2006-02-14</EndDate> <TotalHours>103</TotalHours> <ProvisionType>HSP</ProvisionType> </AlternativeTuition> </LearnerSchoolEnrolment>

Example 3.3.23-1: LearnerSchoolEnrollment

3.3.24 LearnerSpecialNeeds

This object contains information regarding a special education need (SEN) for a learner when provisioned within a school or establishment. A new object exists for each provision. The current status of any provision can be determined by querying StartDate and EndDate. Both dates are allowed to be in the future. The publisher of this object must support queries on these dates.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.24-1: LearnerSpecialNeeds

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LearnerSpecialNeeds		This object contains information regarding a special education need (SEN) for a learner when provisioned within a school or establishment. A new object exists for each provision. The current status of any provision can be determined by querying StartDate and EndDate. Both dates are allowed to be in the future. The publisher of this object must support queries on these dates.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies a learner special need (provision).	RefIdType
@	LearnerPersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the learner with special educational needs.	IdRefType
@	SchoolInfoRefId	M	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies the school provisioned to work with the learner's special needs.	IdRefType
	UnitMember	O	Is this learner with special education needs (SEN) in a mainstream school a member of an SEN Unit (sometimes called special class)?	values: Yes No
	ResourcedProvisionMember	O	Is this learner with special education needs (SEN) in a mainstream school a member of a resourced provision?	values: Yes No
	NextReviewDate	O	Date of learner's next SEN review.	xs:date
	Provision	M	A provision (stage) accommodated for this learner within this school.	UKSENProvisionType
	StartDate	M	Date when learner was placed on the current SEN stage. Date may be in the future.	xs:date
	EndDate	O	Date when learner finished this SEN stage. Assumed to be current unless a date in the past is specified here.	xs:date
	SENTypeList	O	A list of Special Educational Needs types for this learner. Note that each SEN type must have its own unique ranking, and all rankings must be consecutive starting with 1.	List
	SENTypeList/SENType	MR	The code for a Special Educational Need (type) for this learner.	UKSENTypeType
@	Ranking	M	A value (starting at 1) indicating the order of significance of special educational need in relation to other SEN types listed here.	xs:unsignedInt
	AdviceAndAssessmentLevel	O	Level of provision for Advice and Assessment. (Wales)	UKAdviceAndAssessmentWalesType
	GroupingAndSupportLevel	O	Level of provision for Grouping and Support. (Wales)	UKGroupingAndSupportWalesType
	SpecialisedResourcesLevel	O	Level of provision for Specialised Resources. (Wales)	UKSpecialisedResourcesWalesType
	TeachingMethodsLevel	O	Level of provision for Curriculum and Teaching Methods. (Wales)	UKCurriculumAndTeachingMethodsWalesType
	EmbeddedBasicSkillsSupport	O	Provision of Embedded Basic Skills support beyond the attainment of formal qualification.	union of: UKBasicSkillsSupportWalesType
	LiteracyLevelStart	O	Level of literacy at start of this SEN stage. (Wales)	xs:normalizedString
	LiteracyLevelEnd	O	Level of literacy achieved by the end of this SEN stage. (Wales)	xs:normalizedString
	NumeracyLevelStart	O	Level of numeracy at start of this SEN stage. (Wales)	xs:normalizedString
	NumeracyLevelEnd	O	Level of numeracy achieved by the end of this SEN stage. (Wales)	xs:normalizedString
	NationalCurriculumList	O	A list of National Curriculum subjects that have been modified or disapplied for this Learner.	List
	NationalCurriculumList/NationalCurriculum	MR	A National Curriculum subject that has been modified or disapplied for this Learner.
	NationalCurriculumList/NationalCurriculum/ Modification	M	How is the National Curriculum used for this learner?	values: M Modified N Disapplied
	NationalCurriculumList/NationalCurriculum/ Subject	M	National Curriculum subject(s) for which modification or disapplication applies.	UKGeneralSubjectType
	MedicalFlag	O	Is there medical information on this Learner?	values: Yes No
	ParamedicalSupport	O	Type of therapy needed by Learner.	values: P Physiotherapy S Speech Therapy O Occupational Therapy
	MedicalNotes	O	Summary of learner's medical condition.	xs:normalizedString
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.24-1: LearnerSpecialNeeds

<LearnerSpecialNeeds RefId="B3E949552545531BECC511DB91D00002" LearnerPersonalRefId="B7865180DC7E11DB9C010016353E6F4C" SchoolInfoRefId="3A35946CDC7D11DB9C010016353E6F4C"> <UnitMember>Yes</UnitMember> <ResourcedProvisionMember>Yes</ResourcedProvisionMember> <NextReviewDate>2007-05-25</NextReviewDate> <Provision>A</Provision> <StartDate>2006-09-01</StartDate> <EndDate>2007-06-30</EndDate> <SENTypeList> <SENType Ranking="1">MLD</SENType> </SENTypeList> <AdviceAndAssessmentLevel>AA3</AdviceAndAssessmentLevel> <GroupingAndSupportLevel>GS2</GroupingAndSupportLevel> <SpecialisedResourcesLevel>SR1</SpecialisedResourcesLevel> <TeachingMethodsLevel>CT3</TeachingMethodsLevel> <EmbeddedBasicSkillsSupport>01</EmbeddedBasicSkillsSupport> <LiteracyLevelStart>4</LiteracyLevelStart> <LiteracyLevelEnd /> <NumeracyLevelStart>3</NumeracyLevelStart> <NumeracyLevelEnd /> <NationalCurriculumList> <NationalCurriculum> <Modification>M</Modification> <Subject>PRI</Subject> </NationalCurriculum> </NationalCurriculumList> <MedicalFlag>No</MedicalFlag> <ParamedicalSupport>S</ParamedicalSupport> <MedicalNotes>Pupil must be monitored constantly.</MedicalNotes> </LearnerSpecialNeeds>

Example 3.3.24-1: LearnerSpecialNeeds

3.3.25 Lesson

A lesson on the timetable

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.25-1: Lesson

A lesson on the timetable

@

The RefId of the Cycle to which this Lesson belongs. This is optional to preserve backwards compatibility but it is very strongly advised that it should be correctly populated and considered mandatory in this version of the specification.

TTDayId

Day this lesson is scheduled

Index of period this lesson/meeting starts

Type

Lesson/meeting type The value here determines whether a TeachingGroupID or an NTCode is required

T: teaching
N: non-teaching

Length

Length of lesson in periods (1=single, 2=double, etc). Can omit if just a single.

TeachingGroupRefId

The Teaching Group being taught (may not be one if Type != "T") (see TeachingGroup)

NTCodeRef

TeacherList/TTTeacherRefId

If there is no TeachingGroupRefID (see NTCode)

OR

The teacher(s) teaching / supervising this lesson (see TTTeacher)

TTRoomRefId

<Lesson RefId="6433E75ADAAA40EB9CCF5921D1B4AFFC"> <TTDayId>DY01</TTDayId> <PeriodIndex>1</PeriodIndex> <Type>T</Type> <Length>2</Length> <TeachingGroupRefId>AEECD89932678725A317B265CE015413</TeachingGroupRefId> <TeacherList> <TTTeacherRefId>123456789012345678901234567890AB</TTTeacherRefId> </TeacherList> <TTRoomRefId>12345678901234567890123456789075</TTRoomRefId> </Lesson>

The room (or location) where this lesson is taking place (see TTRoom)

Table 3.3.25-1: Lesson

Example 3.3.25-1: Lesson

Example 3.3.25-2: Lesson

Example 3.3.25-3: Lesson

3.3.26 NonTeachingActivity

A "non-teaching activity" is used to represent times when a teacher is not teaching a Teaching Group but is nonetheless "busy". Examples are meetings, part-time teachers who are not in school, PPA time, etc.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.26-1: NonTeachingActivity

A "non-teaching activity" is used to represent times when a teacher is not teaching a Teaching Group but is nonetheless "busy". Examples are meetings, part-time teachers who are not in school, PPA time, etc.

@

A unique local identifier for this junction

NTCode

A unique code for the non-teaching activity

A description of the non-teaching activity

Lesson/meeting type Note this Type over-rides the period type in the cycle definition (in case, for eg, Period 1 is Registration for some classes but not others)

Table 3.3.26-1: NonTeachingActivity

R: registration
B: break
L: lunch
O: outside school hours (eg: clubs)
U: teacher unavailable (but in school)
X: teacher unavailable (out of school)
N: other (or unspecified) non-teaching

NonTeachingActivityList> <NonTeachingActivity RefId="000000000000315374616666726F6F6D"> <NTCode>Staffroom</NTCode> <Description>Staffroom</Description> <Type>N</Type> </NonTeachingActivity>

Example 3.3.26-1: NonTeachingActivity

Example 3.3.26-2: NonTeachingActivity

<NonTeachingActivity RefId="123400000000315374616666726F6901"> <NTCode>UnAv</NTCode> <Description>Unavailable</Description> <Type>X</Type> </NonTeachingActivity>

Example 3.3.26-3: NonTeachingActivity

3.3.27 PersonDietaryPreference

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.27-1: PersonDietaryPreference

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	PersonDietaryPreference
@	RefId	M		RefIdType
	PersonRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the person to whom the Dietary preference is linked.	IdRefType
	WeeklyMealPatternList	O	Periods of Meal requirements on Certain days	List
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern	MR	Weekly Meal Pattern
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ StartDate	M	Date Specific pattern starts	xs:date
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ EndDate	M	Date Specific pattern Ends.	xs:date
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ Note	O	A note relating to pattern	xs:normalizedString
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ Meals	M	List of Meals Required during Period	List
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ Meals/Meal	MR	Has a Day , Time and Type defined below it
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ Meals/Meal/Day	M	The Day of week that Meal is required	values: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun All
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ Meals/Meal/MealTime	M	Which meal of the day is required	values: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Other
	WeeklyMealPatternList/WeeklyMealPattern/ Meals/Meal/MealType	M	What type of meal is required	values: Cooked Fixed Choice Cold Sandwich
	DietaryPreferenceList	O	Periods of Meal requirements on Certain days	List
	DietaryPreferenceList/DietaryPreference	MR	Dietary weekly Meal Pattern
	DietaryPreferenceList/DietaryPreference/ PreferenceType	M	The Type of preference	values: Medical Allergy Personal Faith Cultural
	DietaryPreferenceList/DietaryPreference/ MealComponent	M	The component of meal	xs:normalizedString
	DietaryPreferenceList/DietaryPreference/ Note	O	A note relating to dietary preference	xs:normalizedString
	DietaryPreferenceList/DietaryPreference/ MealEffect	C	Should the Meal component be Included or Excluded from the meal. Default is Exclude	values: Include Exclude
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.27-1: PersonDietaryPreference

<PersonDietaryPreference RefId="B8359C32AE94474174B03008D9A2744E"> <PersonRefId>8456D39051CC755293A4A4763088F3D3</PersonRefId> <WeeklyMealPatternList> <WeeklyMealPattern> <StartDate>2008-01-09</StartDate> <EndDate>2008-08-31</EndDate> <Note>AcadYr 2007/2008 choices</Note> <Meals> <Meal> <Day>Mon</Day> <MealTime>Lunch</MealTime> <MealType>Cooked</MealType> </Meal> <Meal> <Day>Tue</Day> <MealTime>Lunch</MealTime> <MealType>Cooked</MealType> </Meal> </Meals> </WeeklyMealPattern> <WeeklyMealPattern> <StartDate>2008-01-09</StartDate> <EndDate>2008-08-31</EndDate> <Note> AcadYr 2008/2009 choices </Note> <Meals> <Meal> <Day>All</Day> <MealTime>Lunch</MealTime> <MealType>Cooked</MealType> </Meal> <Meal> <Day>All</Day> <MealTime>Dinner</MealTime> <MealType>Cooked</MealType> </Meal> </Meals> </WeeklyMealPattern> </WeeklyMealPatternList> <DietaryPreferenceList> <DietaryPreference> <PreferenceType>Allergy</PreferenceType> <MealComponent>Nuts</MealComponent> <Note>Potential severe reaction - see medical notes</Note> <MealEffect>Exclude</MealEffect> </DietaryPreference> <DietaryPreference> <PreferenceType>Faith</PreferenceType> <MealComponent>Pork</MealComponent> <MealEffect>Exclude</MealEffect> </DietaryPreference> </DietaryPreferenceList> </PersonDietaryPreference>

Example 3.3.27-1: PersonDietaryPreference

3.3.28 PersonPicture

This object either contains or references a person's picture. Compare with US/Canada objects: StudentPicture and EmployeePicture.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.28-1: PersonPicture

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	PersonPicture		This object either contains or references a person's picture. Compare with US/Canada objects: `StudentPicture` and `EmployeePicture`.
@	PersonRefId	M	This is the GUID of the person whose picture this is. It is important to note that using the same GUID a person may have a LearnerPersonal record, a WorkforcePersonal record, and a ContactPersonal record all at the same time. This same picture is applicable regardless of the associated object type(s).	IdRefType
	SIF_RefObjectList	MR	A list of one or more "personal" object type codes representing objects that can be requested for this person using the specified PersonRefId.	List
	SIF_RefObjectList/SIF_RefObject	M	The name of a "personal" object that can be requested for this person using the specified PersonRefId.	values: ContactPersonal LearnerPersonal WorkforcePersonal
	SchoolYear	M	School year for which this picture is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g. 2007 for the 2006/07 school year).	SchoolYear
	PictureSource	M	This element defines the picture. If the Type attribute is URL, this is the location of the picture in [JPEG] format; if Type is JPEG, this is the [JPEG] image data encoded using the Base64 Content-Transfer-Encoding defined in Section 6.8 of [RFC 2045].	URIOrBinaryType
@	Type	M	The way the picture is specified (URL or JPEG).	values: URL JPEG
	OKToPublish	O	Can the picture be published?	values: Yes No
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.28-1: PersonPicture

<PersonPicture PersonRefId="D3E34B359D75101A8C3D00AA001A1652"> <SIF_RefObjectList> <SIF_RefObject>LearnerPersonal</SIF_RefObject> </SIF_RefObjectList> <SchoolYear>2007</SchoolYear> <PictureSource Type="URL">http://www.schoolsite.com/pictures/1999/1234.jpg</PictureSource> <OKToPublish>Yes</OKToPublish> </PersonPicture>

Example 3.3.28-1: PersonPicture

3.3.29 SchoolDiaryEntry

Container for school diary events such as open evenings, sports days, etc. Not for description of term start and end dates (see TermInfo) or timetabled events such as lessons (see TT*, Cycle, Lesson objects).

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.29-1: SchoolDiaryEntry

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SchoolDiaryEntry		Container for school diary events such as open evenings, sports days, etc. Not for description of term start and end dates (see TermInfo) or timetabled events such as lessons (see TT*, Cycle, Lesson objects).
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies a particular SchoolDiaryEntry.	RefIdType
@	SchoolInfoRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the school to which this SchoolDiaryEntry applies.	IdRefType
	StartDate	M	Date the specific SchoolDiaryEntry starts.	xs:date
	StartTime	O	Specific time that SchoolDiaryEntry starts. If omitted then assumed to be an all day event.	xs:time
	EndDate	M	Date the specific DiaryEntry ends. If a single day event then it is same value as StartDate	xs:date
	EndTime	O	Specific time that the SchoolDiaryEntry ends. If omitted then the SchoolDiaryEntry is assumed to be an all day event.	xs:time
	Title	M	The name of the event.	xs:normalizedString
	Description	O	A description relating to the event.	xs:normalizedString
	Category	O	The user-defined, free text category of the diary entry. For example Open Evenings, Parent Evenings or Sports Events.	xs:normalizedString
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.29-1: SchoolDiaryEntry

<SchoolDiaryEntry RefId="07660F2862CA460BAA95E57AB49CBE88" SchoolInfoRefId="90000F2862CA460BAA95E57AB49C6655"> <StartDate>2011-07-14</StartDate> <StartTime>19:30:00</StartTime> <EndDate>2011-07-14</EndDate> <EndTime>21:00:00</EndTime> <Title>Year 9 Open Evening</Title> <Description>Year 9 summer term open evening</Description> <Category>Open Evenings</Category> </SchoolDiaryEntry>

Example 3.3.29-1: SchoolDiaryEntry

3.3.30 SchoolGroup

This object describes a specific group and includes resource and time tabling information. All groups are based upon a SchoolGroupType record. However, there are courses which are not based upon any subject area and likewise may not have any teachers or other staff assigned. Compare with US/Canada object: SectionInfo.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.30-1: SchoolGroup

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SchoolGroup		This object describes a specific group and includes resource and time tabling information. All groups are based upon a SchoolGroupType record. However, there are courses which are not based upon any subject area and likewise may not have any teachers or other staff assigned. Compare with US/Canada object: `SectionInfo`.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies this group entity.	RefIdType
@	SchoolGroupTypeRefId	M	The ID (GUID) that identifies a course upon which this group is centered. Note that this element is mandatory when GroupType is associated with a course (teaching group).	IdRefType
@	SchoolYear	M	School year for which the group is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g. 2007 for the 2006/07 school year). Where a group membership is valid across multiple years, the current year at the time of publication will be used.	SchoolYear
	LocalId	M	The locally-assigned (unique) identifier for this group.	LocalId
	GroupName	M	The name associated with this group for display purposes.	xs:normalizedString
	Description	O	A textual description.	xs:normalizedString
	ParentSchoolGroupRefId	O	The parent group associated with this group, if any.	IdRefType
	ScheduleInfoList	O		List
	ScheduleInfoList/ScheduleInfo	MR	The schedule-related information for a section repeating for each term in which the section is scheduled.
	ScheduleInfoList/ScheduleInfo/ TeacherList	O	A list of teachers, staff, or other non-learners associated with this group.	List
	ScheduleInfoList/ScheduleInfo/ TeacherList/Teacher	MR	A teacher, staff, or other non-learner associated with this group.
@	WorkforcePersonalRefId	M	The ID (GUID) of a teacher, staff member, or other employee participating in a non-learner capacity within this group.	IdRefType
	ScheduleInfoList/ScheduleInfo/ TeacherList/Teacher/Role	O	The role associated with this person in the context of this group.	UKGroupRoleType
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.30-1: SchoolGroup

<SchoolGroup RefId="448CCF34A4B54757B09E4BB37DE69CB1" SchoolGroupTypeRefId="900B4180DC7E11DB9C0100163564AA14" SchoolYear="2007"> <LocalId>SCI200</LocalId> <GroupName>Natural Science II</GroupName> <Description>Exploration of natural sciences, 2nd Year</Description> <ScheduleInfoList> <ScheduleInfo> <TeacherList> <Teacher WorkforcePersonalRefId="5EE44B359D75101A8C3D00AA001B7B89"> <Role>TCH</Role> </Teacher> <Teacher WorkforcePersonalRefId="3D00AA001B7B895EE44B359D75101A8C"> <Role>SUP</Role> </Teacher> </TeacherList> </ScheduleInfo> </ScheduleInfoList> </SchoolGroup>

Example 3.3.30-1: SchoolGroup

3.3.31 SchoolGroupType

This object describes a high-level course or class grouping organised and/or taught within a school or establishment. Note that not all courses are based upon a subject area. One such course is "Class Group" which is the same as a homeroom or registration group. Compare with US/Canada object: SchoolCourseInfo.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.31-1: SchoolGroupType

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SchoolGroupType		This object describes a high-level course or class grouping organised and/or taught within a school or establishment. Note that not all courses are based upon a subject area. One such course is "Class Group" which is the same as a homeroom or registration group. Compare with US/Canada object: `SchoolCourseInfo`.
@	RefId	M	The GUID that uniquely identifies a school course.	RefIdType
@	SchoolInfoRefId	M	The ID (GUID) that references the school or establishment where the course is offered or the registration group exists.	IdRefType
@	SchoolYear	M	School year for which the information is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g. 2007 for the 2006/07 school year). Where a group membership is valid across multiple years, the current year at the time of publication will be used.	SchoolYear
@	GroupType	M	The group type. Teaching groups are used to teach subjects while other groups are organised for various other reasons.	values: G Generic Group R Registration/Class Group T Teaching (course) Group
	Code	O	The school defined local code for the group (or course).	xs:normalizedString
	Title	O	Title associated with this group.	xs:normalizedString
	Description	O	Textual description for the group.	xs:normalizedString
	SubjectAreaList	O	Subject matter areas taught as part of the course, if any.	SubjectAreaList
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.31-1: SchoolGroupType

Example 3.3.31-1: SchoolGroupType

3.3.32 SchoolInfo

This object contains basic information about a school or other educational establishment. Compare with US/Canada object with the same name.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.32-1: SchoolInfo

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SchoolInfo		This object contains basic information about a school or other educational establishment. Compare with US/Canada object with the same name.
@	RefId	M	The GUID that identifies this school.	RefIdType
@	LAInfoRefId	O	The ID (GUID) assigned to the LA of which this school is a member.	IdRefType
	LocalId	O	An ID assigned by the publishing agent for this school or establishment. This may be set to any value.	xs:normalizedString
	EstablishmentId	M	DfES Establishment Number for this school.	EstablishmentId
	LAId	M	The 3-digit LA number assigned by DfES.	LAId
	SchoolName	M	School's name as indicated on the Annual Schools Census.	xs:normalizedString
	SchoolFullName	O	School's full name as stated in the Instrument of Government.	xs:normalizedString
	URN	O	School Unique Reference Number. This number is an alternate to the Establishment Number.	SchoolURN
	SchoolURL	O	URL for the school.	SchoolURL
	SchoolAddress	O	The school's published address.	Address
	AddressList	O	Other addresses associated with the school.	AddressList
	SchoolPhoneNumber	O	The main phone number for this school/establishment.	PhoneNumber
	OtherPhoneNumberList	O	A list of the school's phone numbers.	PhoneNumberList
	SchoolEmail	O	School's email address for general correspondence.	Email
	SchoolContactList	O	A list of contacts at the school.	ContactList
	HeadTeacherInfo	O	Name and title fo the school's Head Teacher.
	HeadTeacherInfo/ContactName	M	The name of the head Teacher.	xs:normalizedString
	HeadTeacherInfo/ContactTitle	O	The official title of the Head Teacher.	xs:normalizedString
	Phase	O	The high level code indicating the level of the educational institution.	UKPhaseTypeType
	SchoolType	O	An indication of the level of the educational institution.	UKSchoolTypeType
	Governance	O	Governance afforded to this school.	UKGovernanceTypeType
	Intake	O	Intake type.	values: COMP Comprehensive SEL1 Selective (Grammar) SEL2 Secondary Modern SEL3 Selective (Technical) SEL4 Religious School
	NCYearGroupList	O	Collection of National Curriculum Year Groups offered in this school or establishment.	NCYearGroupList
	GenderOfEntry	O	Gender of learners allowed for entry to school.	values: C Coeducational F Female only M Male only
	GenderSixthForm	O	Gender of learners allowed for entry to Sixth Form.	values: C Coeducational F Female only M Male only blank = HighestNCYear less than 12
	Boarders	O	Indicates whether the school supports boarders or not.	values: Yes No
	SessionsPerDay	M	The number of sessions in the usual school day (usually two).	xs:unsignedInt
	Nursery	O	Indicates whether the school maintains a nursery class or not. Must be NO if Phase is set to MP, MS or SY. Must be YES if Phase is set to NY or EY.	values: Yes No
	Special	O	Indicates whether the school has a special class/unit or not. Must be Yes if Phase = SP. Any details will be stored in the associated SchoolInfoDetail object.	values: Yes No
	OperationalStatus	O	Operational condition of a school.	UKOperationalStatusType
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.32-1: SchoolInfo

<SchoolInfo RefId="D6F60F2862CA460BAA95E57AB49CBE88" LAInfoRefId="81559915646EBEC342277E6D2AA5EAEA"> <LocalId>005415</LocalId> <EstablishmentId>5415</EstablishmentId> <LAId>330</LAId> <SchoolName>King's Norton Boys' School</SchoolName> <SchoolFullName>King's Norton Boys' School</SchoolFullName> <SchoolURL>www.kingsnortonboys.bham.sch.uk</SchoolURL> <SchoolAddress Type="Current"> <PAON> <Description>Main Office</Description> </PAON> <Street>Northfield Road</Street> <Town>Birmingham</Town> <PostCode>B30 1DY</PostCode> <Country>GBR</Country> </SchoolAddress> <SchoolPhoneNumber Type="W"> <Number>01216280010</Number> <ListedStatus>Listed</ListedStatus> </SchoolPhoneNumber> <OtherPhoneNumberList> <PhoneNumber Type="F"> <Number>01216280080</Number> </PhoneNumber> </OtherPhoneNumberList> <SchoolEmail Type="Business">enquiry@kingsnortonboys.bham.sch.uk</SchoolEmail> <HeadTeacherInfo> <ContactName>Mr. Roy Baylis</ContactName> <ContactTitle>Head Teacher</ContactTitle> </HeadTeacherInfo> <Phase>SY</Phase> <SchoolType>39</SchoolType> <Governance>FO</Governance> <Intake>SEL3</Intake> <NCYearGroupList> <NCYearGroup>7</NCYearGroup> <NCYearGroup>8</NCYearGroup> <NCYearGroup>9</NCYearGroup> <NCYearGroup>10</NCYearGroup> <NCYearGroup>11</NCYearGroup> <NCYearGroup>12</NCYearGroup> <NCYearGroup>13</NCYearGroup> <NCYearGroup>14</NCYearGroup> </NCYearGroupList> <GenderOfEntry>M</GenderOfEntry> <GenderSixthForm>M</GenderSixthForm> <Boarders>No</Boarders> <SessionsPerDay>2</SessionsPerDay> <Nursery>No</Nursery> <Special>No</Special> <OperationalStatus>1</OperationalStatus> </SchoolInfo>

Example 3.3.32-1: SchoolInfo

3.3.33 Scope

Scope of this timetable, ie: a general description of what dates the timetable covers, etc

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.33-1: Scope

Scope of this timetable, ie: a general description of what dates the timetable covers, etc

@

Unique GUID for this Timetable transfer

TTScopeName

A short label for reference in screen displays.

The supplier of the software that created this message

A URL to a page on the supplier’s website that gives information about the transfer and/or contact details for the supplier.

xs:anyURI

Product

The product that created this message

The version of that Product

The unique school ID, taken from the existing SchoolInfo object (requested from ZIS)

SchoolName

The school name in plain text – to help a person to see immediately this is the correct school

Date schedule was created or last edited (omitted for "Basic data only" message)

ScheduleName

Name given to schedule by timetabler. The TT-Software may contain more than one schedule, so this tells us which one is being sent.

The academic year the timetable or basic data relates to (given as year the academic year ends in)

SchoolYear

StartDate

First day of the timetable

EndDate

Last day of the timetable

Status

The "Status" of the timetable transfer 'BT' and 'ET' are sent by TTSoftware when sending a timetable. The others are sent by the MIS after receiving a timetable. (See also "Reasons for Status" below).

BT: Beginning of transfer.
ET: End of transfer.
RP: Received but import pending.
SI: Successful import.
UI: Unsuccessful import.

PhoneNumberList

The supplier's phone number(s).

Table 3.3.33-1: Scope

<Scope RefId="07660F2862CA460BAA95E57AB49CBE88"> <TTScopeName>Timetable 2008-09</TTScopeName> <SupplierName>October Resolutions</SupplierName> <SupplierURL>www.sifassociation.org</SupplierURL> <Product>TimeTabler</Product> <Version>4.90.00</Version> <SchoolInfoRefId>D6F60F2862CA460BAA95E57AB49CBE88</SchoolInfoRefId> <SchoolName>Example High School</SchoolName> <ScheduleCreationDate>2008-08-25</ScheduleCreationDate> <ScheduleName>Final Schedule 08-09</ScheduleName> <SchoolYear>2008</SchoolYear> <StartDate>2008-09-01</StartDate> <EndDate>2009-07-31</EndDate> <Status>BT</Status> </Scope>

Example 3.3.33-1: TTScope

3.3.34 TeachingGroup

A Teaching Group

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.34-1: TeachingGroup

@

The RefId of the SchoolGroup (typically in the MIS) that represents this TeachingGroup. (This will typically be known if the information is coming from an MIS; but typically not known if the information is coming from timetabling software.)

GroupDefinition

GroupDefinition/ShortName

Required if MISRefId omitted (ie: if this is a new (proposed) TG) Optional if MISRefId included

A short free-format label that describes the group. Used for display purposes in the MIS or TT-Software.

12

GroupDefinition/LongName

A longer label to help office staff understand the meaning of the group

GroupDefinition/TTSubjectRefId

80

Subject being taught - see TTSubject NB: We do not allow a TG to have no subject

GroupDefinition/Set

Set number (typically 1,2,3,etc or A,B,C, etc but could be a longer label). Can be useful when office staff are trying to "recognise" a TG

5

GroupDefinition/Block

Block number or letter (eg: "A") Can be useful when office staff are trying to "recognise" a TG

5

GroupDefinition/Level

Level / Assessment Stage, eg "KS3" (if known / relevant)

UKAssessmentStageType

MainTeacherRefId

OR

The main teacher / supervisor / etc for this group (for reporting / recognition purposes) (see TTTeacher)

GroupTeacherList

A list of teachers associated with this TG

GroupTeacherList/GroupTeacher

GroupTeacherList/GroupTeacher/
TTTeacherRefId

A teacher associated with this TG

The teacher (see TTTeacher)

GroupTeacherList/GroupTeacher/
Type

The teacher’s relationship with the TG

Table 3.3.34-1: TeachingGroup

A: Assistant
H: Head-of-Dept/Subject-Leader
Z: other/unspecified

<TeachingGroup RefId="AEECD89932678725A317B265CE015455"> <GroupDefinition> <ShortName>7P/Te1</ShortName> <LongName>7P Technology Set1</LongName> <TTSubjectRefId>1552098761827530018AB42367CFF301</TTSubjectRefId> <Set>1</Set> <Block>P</Block> </GroupDefinition> </TeachingGroup>

Example 3.3.34-1: TeachingGroup - 1

<TeachingGroup RefId="AEECD89932678725A317B265CE015456"> <GroupDefinition> <ShortName>7P/Te2</ShortName> <LongName>7P Technology Set2</LongName> <TTSubjectRefId>1552098761827530018AB42367CFF301</TTSubjectRefId> <Set>1</Set> <Block>P</Block> </GroupDefinition> </TeachingGroup>

Example 3.3.34-2: TeachingGroup - 2

3.3.35 TermInfo

This object provides information about a term; i.e., a reportable period of time. Compare with US/Canada object: TermInfo.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.35-1: TermInfo

Element/@Attribute Char Description Type

TermInfo This object provides information about a term; i.e., a reportable period of time. Compare with US/Canada object: TermInfo.

@ RefId M The ID (GUID) that uniquely identifies this TermInfo entity. RefIdType

@ SchoolInfoRefId M The ID (GUID) that identifies the school where the term is used. IdRefType

SchoolYear M School year for which the information is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g. 2007 for the 2006/07 school year). Where a group membership is valid across multiple years, the current year at the time of publication will be used. SchoolYear

StartDate M Starting date of the term. xs:date

EndDate M Ending date of the term. xs:date

Description O Text-based description of the term. xs:normalizedString

TermCode O Locally-defined code. Use 'AUT', 'SPR', or 'SUM' for a 3 term year. Otherwise specify the term number within the year. xs:normalizedString

TermsPerYear

The number of terms in a given year (3-6).

xs:unsignedInt

xs:minInclusive	3
xs:maxInclusive	6

MarkingTerm

Does this TermInfo represent a marking period?

Yes
No

SchedulingTerm

Does this TermInfo represent a scheduling term?

Yes
No

AttendanceTerm

Does this TermInfo represent an attendance term?

<TermInfo RefId="7E59D75101A80A70016375DE097A0726" SchoolInfoRefId="A2E35B359D75101A8C3D00AA001A0000"> <SchoolYear>2007</SchoolYear> <StartDate>2007-01-05</StartDate> <EndDate>2007-04-01</EndDate> <Description>Spring Term 2007</Description> <TermCode>SPR</TermCode> <TermsPerYear>3</TermsPerYear> <MarkingTerm>Yes</MarkingTerm> <SchedulingTerm>Yes</SchedulingTerm> <AttendanceTerm>Yes</AttendanceTerm> </TermInfo>

Yes
No

SIF_Metadata O SIF_Metadata

SIF_ExtendedElements O SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.35-1: TermInfo

Example 3.3.35-1: TermInfo

3.3.36 TTRoom

A room (or learning space) used on the timetable. This may or may not be a "real" room stored in the MIS yet.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.36-1: TTRoom

A room (or learning space) used on the timetable. This may or may not be a "real" room stored in the MIS yet.

@

Unique Code local to TT-Software (short name)

This is the description of the room (long name) It is used by the MIS to help the user manually match to a room in the MIS (or decide on some other appropriate action). The recommended maximum length of the string is 32 characters.

SiteRefId

Example 3.3.36-1: TTRoom - 1

Which "site" this room is on. It may also be used by the MIS. References the TTSite object.

Table 3.3.36-1: TTRoom

Example 3.3.36-2: TTRoom - 2

3.3.37 TTSite

A site used on the timetable. This may or may not be a “real” site stored in the MIS yet.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.37-1: TTSite

A site used on the timetable. This may or may not be a “real” site stored in the MIS yet.

@

Unique GUID for this Site

Code

Unique Code local to TT-Software

This is the description of the site. It is used by the MIS to help the user manually match to a site in the MIS (or decide on some other appropriate action).

What "type" of site this is. It is used by the MIS to help with any manual matching.

<TTSite RefId="AF57DC09701928365AA0176890234654"> <Code>1</Code> <Description>Upper Sch</Description> </TTSite>

S: a site on your school
V: virtual (ie: not a physical site)
E: an external site (eg: another school in a federation, or a local business)

Table 3.3.37-1: TTSite

Example 3.3.37-1: TTSite

3.3.38 TTSubject

A subject used on the timetable. This may or may not be a subject stored in the MIS yet.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.38-1: TTSubject

A subject used on the timetable. This may or may not be a subject stored in the MIS yet.

@

Unique Code local to TT-Software (could be Teacher Initials, Staff Code, etc)

This is the description of the subject (long name). The recommended maximum length of the string is 32 characters.

xs:normalizedString
SIF_Metadata

SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.38-1: TTSubject

SIF_ExtendedElements

<TTSubject RefId="A034DC09334789A317B265CE01765744"> <Code>MAT</Code> <Description>Maths</Description> </TTSubject>

Example 3.3.38-1: TTSubject - 1

<TTSubject RefId="A034DC09334789A317B445CE01765701"> <Code>CLA</Code> <Description>Classical Stud</Description> </TTSubject>

Example 3.3.38-2: TTSubject - 2

3.3.39 TTTeacher

A teacher (or teaching post) used on the timetable. This may or may not be a "real" teacher stored in the MIS yet.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.39-1: TTTeacher

A teacher (or teaching post) used on the timetable. This may or may not be a "real" teacher stored in the MIS yet.

@

Unique GUID for this Timetable Teacher

Code

Unique Code local to TT-Software (could be Teacher Initials, Staff Code, etc)

6

WorkforcePersonalRefId

If this teacher is known to the MIS, this is the "WorkforcePersonalId"

Description

Table 3.3.39-1: TTTeacher

This is the description of the teacher (or "post", etc). It may be a name "John Smith" or it may just be a description such as "New Maths Teacher". If WorkforcePersonalId is not supplied, this Description is used by the MIS to help theuser manually match to a teacher in the MIS (or decide on some other appropriate action).

<TTTeacher RefId="AEECD89932678725A317B265CE015455"> <Code>CJo</Code> <WorkforcePersonalRefId>AB34DC0932678725A317B265CE015455</WorkforcePersonalRefId> <Description>Chris Johnson</Description> </TTTeacher>

Example 3.3.39-1: TTTeacher - 1

<TTTeacher RefId="874CD89932678725A317B265CE015455"> <Code>MAT</Code> <Description>New Maths Teacher</Description> </TTTeacher>

Example 3.3.39-2: TTTeacher - 2

3.3.40 WorkforceAbsence

Details the absence of a Workforce person for a duration and reason. If the reason is sickness then additional detail can be provided in line with typical HR requirements. If the absence only relates to a specific assignment, e.g. an individual who is a kitchen assistant and midday supervisor takes the morning off only then this association can be made.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.40-1: WorkforceAbsence

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	WorkforceAbsence		Details the absence of a Workforce person for a duration and reason. If the reason is sickness then additional detail can be provided in line with typical HR requirements. If the absence only relates to a specific assignment, e.g. an individual who is a kitchen assistant and midday supervisor takes the morning off only then this association can be made.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the WorkforceAbsence object.	RefIdType
@	WorkforcePersonalRefId	M	RefId of WorkforcePersonal object this applies to.	RefIdType
	AbsenceStartDate	M	Date this absence started.	xs:date
	AbsenceStartTime	O	Time on AbsenceStartDate that this absence started, assumed midnight if not included.	xs:time
	AbsenceEndDate	O	Date this absence ended, if omitted it is assumed that the absence is ongoing.	xs:date
	AbsenceEndTime	O	Time on AbsenceEndDate that this absence ended, assumed midnight if not included.	xs:time
	AbsenceType	M	Type of absence.	UKAbsenceReasonType
	AbsenceIllness	O	Specific illness if AbsenceType is Sickness.	UKIllnessCategoryType
	WorkforceAssignmentRefId	O	For use if this absence relates to a specific WorkforceAssignment.	RefIdType
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.40-1: WorkforceAbsence

<WorkforceAbsence RefId="39CF208CCA0E4DFB9D19890CB867CB0A" WorkforcePersonalRefId="975C5252201A41D39FBF8CF584C01B5E"> <AbsenceStartDate>2009-02-18</AbsenceStartDate> <AbsenceStartTime>11:30:00</AbsenceStartTime> <AbsenceEndDate>2009-02-19</AbsenceEndDate> <AbsenceEndTime>13:30:00</AbsenceEndTime> <AbsenceType>SICK</AbsenceType> <AbsenceIllness>VIRC</AbsenceIllness> <WorkforceAssignmentRefId>1F7E0EFCD1BE47648FAFCEEF2A2DA003</WorkforceAssignmentRefId> </WorkforceAbsence>

Example 3.3.40-1: WorkforceAbsence

3.3.41 WorkforceAssignment

A more detailed, temporal and referenced view of the posts a person holds compared to the WorkforcePersonal CurrentAssignmentList element. Based around the US SIF 2.4 EmployeeAssignment object.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.41-1: WorkforceAssignment

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	WorkforceAssignment		A more detailed, temporal and referenced view of the posts a person holds compared to the WorkforcePersonal CurrentAssignmentList element. Based around the US SIF 2.4 EmployeeAssignment object.
@	RefId	M	The ID (GUID) of the WorkforceAssignment object.	RefIdType
@	WorkforcePersonalRefId	M	RefId of WorkforcePersonal object this applies to.	RefIdType
	SIF_RefId	O	The SIF RefId of a `SchoolInfo` or `LAInfo` object.	IdRefType
@	SIF_RefObject	O	The type of SIF object that the `SIF_RefId` attribute identifies.	values: SchoolInfo LAInfo
	AssignmentStartDate	M	The date this assignment commenced.	xs:date
	AssignmentEndDate	O	The date this assignment ends.	xs:date
	Post	M	The post held under this particular assignment	UKAssignmentPostType
	SIF_Metadata	O		SIF_Metadata
	SIF_ExtendedElements	O		SIF_ExtendedElements

Table 3.3.41-1: WorkforceAssignment

Example 3.3.41-1: WorkforceAssignment

3.3.42 WorkforceContract

Extends the details specified in a WorkforceAssignment to include details of contracts governing WorkforceAssignments. This is a stub only at the moment and may be expanded in the future to contain additional contract details such as renumeration. Based around the US SIF 2.4 EmployeeContract object.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.42-1: WorkforceContract

Extends the details specified in a WorkforceAssignment to include details of contracts governing WorkforceAssignments. This is a stub only at the moment and may be expanded in the future to contain additional contract details such as renumeration. Based around the US SIF 2.4 EmployeeContract object.

@

The ID (GUID) of the WorkforceContract object.

WorkforceAssignmentRefId

RefId of WorkforceAssignment object this applies to.

ContractStartDate

Date this contract becomes effective.

ContractEndDate

Date this contract ceases effect.

ContractAssignmentCode

Reference identifying this contract and assignment.

xs:string

ContractHoursPerWeek

Employed hours per week on this contract.

xs:decimal

xs:minInclusive	0
xs:maxInclusive	168
xs:fractionDigits	2

ContractWeeksPerYear

Employed weeks per year on this contract.

xs:decimal

xs:minInclusive	0
xs:maxInclusive	52.2857
xs:fractionDigits	4

ContractFTE

Full-time job equivalent ratio for this assignment. (Format is x.xx; an employee who is full-time and who spends 50% of their time on this assignment would be represented as 0.50).

xs:decimal

xs:minInclusive	0
xs:maxInclusive	1
xs:fractionDigits	2

Table 3.3.42-1: WorkforceContract

<WorkforceContract RefId="23D202A726F541A6A0E30C2A21E4142A" WorkforceAssignmentRefId="1F7E0EFCD1BE47648FAFCEEF2A2DA003"> <ContractStartDate>2008-09-01</ContractStartDate> <ContractEndDate>2009-08-31</ContractEndDate> <ContractAssignmentCode>PAYRL-7412281</ContractAssignmentCode> <ContractHoursPerWeek>10</ContractHoursPerWeek> <ContractWeeksPerYear>38</ContractWeeksPerYear> <ContractFTE>0.27</ContractFTE> </WorkforceContract>

Example 3.3.42-1: WorkforceAssignment

3.3.43 WorkforcePersonal

This object contains key personal information relating to a workforce member, who might be a teacher or other employee of the school or LA. Compare with US/Canada objects: EmployeePersonal and StaffPersonal.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

Figure 3.3.43-1: WorkforcePersonal

Element/@Attribute Char Description Type

WorkforcePersonal This object contains key personal information relating to a workforce member, who might be a teacher or other employee of the school or LA. Compare with US/Canada objects: EmployeePersonal and StaffPersonal.

@ RefId M The ID (GUID) of the workforce member. Note that the same GUID may be assigned to this person when they are also a learner (via LearnerPersonal) and/or a contact (via ContactPersonal). RefIdType

LocalId M The locally-assigned identifier for this workforce member. LocalId

AlertMsgList O List

AlertMsgList/AlertMsg MR This is an alert message that is associated with the person. xs:normalizedString

Type

This attribute specifies what type of alert message this is.

Legal
Discipline
Educational
Other

MedicalAlertMsgList O List

MedicalAlertMsgList/MedicalAlertMsg MR Medical alert associated with the person. xs:normalizedString

Severity

The level of severity of this medical alert.

Low
Moderate
High
Severe
Unknown

PersonalInformation M Personal name, demographic, address, email, and phone information for this person. PersonalInformation

TeacherNumber O The DfES Teacher Reference number. For those who have one this is a unique number. xs:normalizedString

NINumber

National Insurance Number. Do not specify temporary numbers. Format: AAnnnnnnA

ExternalWorkforceIdentifierList

xs:pattern

[A-Z]{2}[0-9]{6}[A-Z]

A list of one or more external values currently associated with an employee which are specific to only a person of type Workforce, for which no other Identity element in WorkforcePersonal can accommodate. (i.e., one would not put TeacherNumber here)

ExternalWorkforceIdentifierList/
ExternalWorkforceIdentifier

An external identifier as described by the IdentifierType attribute.

A code that defines the type of identifier.

CurrentAssignmentList/CurrentAssignment/
SIF_RefId

PayrollNo: A Payroll number associated with the person.
Other

CurrentAssignmentList O A list of assignments associated with a workforce member, including school and role. This list serves as a quick lookup for information relating to a workforce member's postings or assignments to an LA, School, or other establishment. An agent will operate more eficiently if the data represented here is sufficient. Otherwise, it will be necessary for the agent to also request the WorkforceAssignment object(s). List

CurrentAssignmentList/CurrentAssignment MR A workforce member's assignment.

The SIF RefId of a SchoolInfo or LAInfo object.

The type of SIF object that the SIF_RefId attribute identifies.