Further written evidence to be reported to the House
Education and Skills Bill
10:30 am
Kieran Gordon: I do not accept the view of the Association of Colleges. It is the most robust database that we have on young people and the most robust statistical evidence that we have about their progression. It tracks every young person as an individual, apart from those with whom we cannot maintain contact, and plots their route. It is the most robust database that we have ever had and it is reliable. It can be improved; I accept that.