FOI: MFL A-Level provision
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my enquiry as specifically as possible. If however this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you would contact me as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist requesters. Please send via email in Excel or similar format within 20 working days.
In your response please also include the following details:
- Address
- Local authority
- Total pupils taking A-Levels
- Type of FE institution (e.g. college, sixth form etc)
Request: Please include a breakdown of each college which is part of your group if applicable.
1. Do you offer at least one foreign language A-Level course for 16-19-year-olds?
- 1.2 Which foreign languages are taught?
- 1.3. How many students aged 16-19 currently take each foreign language course (breakdown by language if multiple)?
- 1.4. How many students aged 16-19 currently take any foreign language course in total?
2. If you do not currently offer a foreign language A-Level, did you previously? If so, what year was that stopped?
Yours faithfully,
Jessica Sharkey
Dear Jessica,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - INFORMATION REQUEST – FOIAW180324DELTA
Thank you for your request for information relating to Delta Academies Trust. Your request was received on 19 February and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
You will receive the information requested within 20 working days unless the Trust does not hold the information or there is a reason for it to be withheld. I will write to you in any event. Please note that school/bank holidays are not classed as working days.
If you have any requirements regarding the format any information should be supplied in, eg the language to be used, audio, large print and so on, then please let me know. If you have not already done so, please supply your email address if you are willing to receive the information electronically.
If you have any queries or concerns then please do not hesitate to contact me. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.
Further information about your rights is also available from the Information Commissioner at: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF, telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45, website: www.ico.gov.uk.
Yours sincerely
Amie Wagstaff
Information & Governance Manager
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Education House | Spawd Bone Lane | Knottingley | WF11 0EP
Dear Jessica Sharkey,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - INFORMATION REQUEST – FOIAW180324DELTA
Your request for information has now been considered.
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ('the Act'), you have the right
to:
• know whether we hold the information you require
• be provided with that information (subject to any exemptions under the
Act which may apply).
I can confirm we do hold the information requested. We have responded to
each of your queries in blue text. The figures only apply to the Delta
academies that offer A-Levels:
Total number of pupils taking A-Levels:
Carlton le Willows Academy: 142
Garforth Academy: 277
Hanson Academy: 118
The Vale Academy: 80
Students aged 16-19 currently taking each foreign language course
(breakdown by language if multiple)?
Carlton le Willows Academy: German 3
Garforth Academy: Spanish 13, French 3
Hanson Academy: N/A
The Vale Academy: N/A
How many students aged 16-19 currently take any foreign language course in
total?
Carlton le Willows Academy: 3
Garforth Academy: 16
Hanson Academy: N/A
The Vale Academy: N/A
If you have any queries or concerns then please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.
If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your
request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision,
you should write to the Chief Compliance Officer, Delta Academies Trust,
Education House, Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire WF11 0EP or
email [1][email address]
If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint or review, you
may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision.
Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the
complaints procedure provided by the Trust. The Information Commissioner
can be contacted at:
Information Commissioner's Office: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow,
Cheshire, SK9 5AF. Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45,
[2]www.ico.gov.uk
Yours sincerely
Amie Wagstaff
Information & Governance Manager
Delta Academies Trust
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