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Data Provider: Welsh Government National Statistics Support staff by local authority, region and category
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Click here to sortHigher Level Teaching AssistantSupport staff that have been formally awarded HLTA status having successfully completed the assessment process administered by the Welsh Assembly Government in Wales or the equivalent body in England and are deployed in a HLTA capacity for part or all ofClick here to sortTeaching AssistantsTeaching Assistants are those who work directly with pupils to support learning including Cover Supervisors.Click here to sortForeign language assistantsClick here to sortSpecial needs support staffSpecial needs support staff are those deployed specifically to support pupils assessed as having ALN/SEN.Click here to sortPastoral support staffPastoral support staff are those who work directly with pupils to support welfare, behaviour, and other pastoral issues, including attendance.Click here to sortChildcare, nurses, medical staffBefore 2010/11 matrons/nurses/medical staff (including NHS employees)Click here to sortICT, laboratory, workshop or resource techniciansBefore 2010/11, Laboratory or workshop technicians only.Click here to sortLibrarians and library assistantsClick here to sortExaminations OfficersClick here to sortOther administration staffClick here to sortSchool Business Manager or equivalentClick here to sortQualified nursery assistant (CACHE or NNEB only)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortNursery assistant (other qualification)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortQualified nursery assistants with CACHE or Diploma in Childcare and Education (previously NNEB) or equivChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortPermanent supply nursery assistantsClick here to sortCACHE students in training (1 year course)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortCACHE students in training (year 1 of 2 year course)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortCACHE students in training (year 2 of 2 year course)Changes were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortCACHE students in trainingChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortQualified ancillary staff who assist directly in the classroomChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortUnqualified ancillary staff who assist directly in the classroomChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortQualified nursing - childcare staffChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortUnqualified nursing - childcare staffChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortResource techniciansChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.Click here to sortOffice or clerical staff including library assistantsChanges were made to the Support Staff categories for 2010/11 by adding new categories, removing existing categories and aggregating or disaggregating existing categories. As a result, some categories are not directly comparable with previous years.
[Collapse]Wales12,39087,4708029,5756,7857005,3905151,21018,8102,750.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable165,680
Wales[Collapse]North Wales3,13519,070*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.7,0002,020*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,3201352754,360610.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable38,020
North WalesIsle of Anglesey2751,445*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,17065*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.130*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.450*Numbers greater than zero but less than five..The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,580
Gwynedd6852,710*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,775125*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.190*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.4561075.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,240
Conwy5052,885.The data item is not applicable850270*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.175*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.4078090.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable5,595
Denbighshire5702,945*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.645415*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.255*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.60815110.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable5,835
Flintshire5904,275*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,295915*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.350*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.75945165.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable8,675
Wrexham5154,825.The data item is not applicable1,280250*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.215*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.60765145.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable8,100
[Collapse]South West and Mid Wales2,62028,075*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.8,1251,9003101,6951203855,260780.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable49,295
South West and Mid WalesPowys3803,710*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.770225140265*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.135815105.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,560
Ceredigion2101,925.The data item is not applicable935100*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.110*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.355*Numbers greater than zero but less than five..The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,705
Pembrokeshire5403,745.The data item is not applicable1,145280*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.230*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.4578080.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable6,885
Carmarthenshire4855,735*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,720370*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.335*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.601,065225.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable10,040
Swansea6158,135*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.2,8557906548035901,470190.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable14,725
Neath Port Talbot3904,820*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.71013085280*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.30760165.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable7,390
[Collapse]Central South Wales4,15024,735*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.9,8551,8452351,6451703405,560865.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable49,425
Central South WalesBridgend3604,225.The data item is not applicable1,31034545265406090085.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable7,625
Vale of Glamorgan6303,465.The data item is not applicable1,655165140325*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.60780225.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable7,475
Rhondda Cynon Taf1,2805,680*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.2,475550*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.375*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.901,510195.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable12,200
Merthyr Tydfil3601,600*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.635100*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.270*Numbers greater than zero but less than five..The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,085
Cardiff1,5209,755*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.3,780685*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.620651302,105325.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable19,040
[Collapse]South East Wales2,49515,595*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.4,5901,00595740802053,635495.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable28,930
South East WalesCaerphilly7304,550*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,52028050250*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.601,025135.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable8,645
Blaenau Gwent3152,075*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.415145.The data item is not applicable85.The data item is not applicable*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.32060.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,445
Torfaen4552,365*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.845250*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.115*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.35565100.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable4,760
Monmouthshire3352,060.The data item is not applicable620135*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.90*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.56055.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable3,890
Newport6404,530*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.1,185200*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.215*Numbers greater than zero but less than five.551,160150.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable.The data item is not applicable8,190

Metadata

Title

Support staff by local authority, region and category

Last update

July 2024 July 2024

Next update

July 2025

Publishing organisation

Welsh Government

Source 1

Pupil Level Annual School Census (PLASC), Welsh Government

Contact email

EducationWorkforceData@gov.wales

Designation

National Statistics

Lowest level of geographical disaggregation

Local authorities

Geographical coverage

Wales

Languages covered

English and Welsh

Data licensing

You may use and re-use this data free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government License - see http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence

General description

See other items

Data collection and calculation

Schools’ data are derived from the Pupil Level Annual School Census (PLASC) returns and STATS 1 returns supplied by schools open on Census day in January each year. The returns are authorised by headteachers and validated by Local Authorities.

Frequency of publication

Annual

Data reference periods

From 2003/04 or more recently if the data item is not available for earlier years.

Rounding applied

* = numbers greater than zero but less than five. Support staff numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Statistical quality

School Census returns are authorised by headteachers and validated by Local Authorities.

Keywords

PLASC; support staff; school

Name

SCHS0262