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Element Element version Notes Version Type of change  
Provision.TYPE 1.3 Guidance has been updated to clarify the use of codes 4 and 5 in Provision.TYPE. Version 1.4 (2022-09-28) Field  
Data collection schedule 1.1 Dates in the data collection schedule falling after 19 September 2022 have been updated. Version 1.3 (2022-09-14) Documentation  
Coverage 1.0 Guidance has been updated under 'General Definition'. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
HESA XML Data Entry Tool n/a A link to the data entry tool has been added under the 'submission process and quality assurance' section of the coding manual. This tool takes the data entered into it, validates it against the schema structure, and outputs a valid XML file in the format required for submission. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
How to use the HESA XML data entry tool 1.0 This document describing the XML data entry tool and how to use it, has been added under the 'Submission process and quality assurance' section of the coding manual. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
Nil return sign-off form (PDF) n/a The nil returns sign off form has been added under the 'Downloadable files' section, for providers with no offshore provision to report. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
Quality rules n/a The quality rules document, describing the validation which enforces the quality of the submitted data, has been included under the 'Submission process and quality assurance' section. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
Support guides n/a The link to the support guides has been added to the 'New to HESA or having problems?' section. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
Validation kit n/a The downloadable validation kit that allows data to be tested against quality rules prior to submission during preparation has been included under the 'Submission process and quality assurance' section. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
Provision.COUNTRY 1.1 Guidance sections for United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man have been updated. Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Documentation  
Provision.TYPE 1.2 Guidance has been updated to clarify the definition of "offshore". Version 1.2 (2022-08-24) Guidance  
Credibility reporting definitions 1.0 The credibility reporting definitions document has been added under the 'Submission process and quality assurance' section. Version 1.1 (2022-04-21) Documentation  
Derived field specifications n/a The derived field specifications have been added under the 'Data specification' section. Version 1.1 (2022-04-21) Documentation  
Provision.TYPE 1.1 Guidance has been updated to clarify the definition for "offshore". Version 1.1 (2022-04-21) Guidance  
First release n/a First release of full documentation. Version 1.0 (2022-02-25) Supporting documentation  
Coverage 1.0 Guidance has been updated for C21052 under 'General Definition' detailing if the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are classified as outside of the UK for providers across different countries within the UK. Version 1.0 (2022-02-25) Documentation  
Data collection schedule 1.0 The data collection schedule has been added under the 'Overview' section. Version 1.0 (2022-02-25) Documentation  
Provision.COUNTRY 1.0 New guidance sections 'Providers in England: XF, XG, XH, XI, GG, JE, IM: United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man' and 'Providers in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: XF, XG, XH, XI, GG, JE, IM: United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man' have been added. Valid Entries 'XF','XG','XH' and 'XI' have been added. Version 1.0 (2022-02-25) Documentation  
Provision.HEADCOUNTDS 1.0 Guidance has been added regarding dormant students who succesfully complete. Version 1.0 (2022-02-25) Documentation  
Provision.HEADCOUNTSSC 1.0 Guidance has been added regarding dormant students who succesfully complete. Version 1.0 (2022-02-25) Documentation  

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