4240.0.55.002 - National Early Childhood Education and Care Collection: Data Collection Guide, 2013  
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PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ATTENDANCE INDICATOR

ABS short name: PSN_ATTENDIND
ABS Template reference (Child URL): Column J
METeOR Technical name: Child - preschool program attendance indicator, yes/no, code N
METeOR identifier: 436120
METeOR link: <http://meteor.aihw.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/436120>
METeOR definition: An indicator of whether the child attended a preschool program, as represented by a code.

Scope

Inclusions: All children enrolled in a preschool program.
Exclusions: Children not enrolled in a preschool program.

Underlying Concepts

Concepts: Preschool program attendance.
Nominal definition: A child who is enrolled in a preschool program and has attended the preschool program for at least one hour during the reference period.
Operational definition: Consistent with nominal definition.
Supporting data elements:


Conceptual issues: N/A

Standard Jurisdictional Output Categories

Representation class: Code
Data type: Boolean
Format: N, for example: 1
Maximum character length: 1
Classification values:
    1 - Yes
    2 - No


2.1.8 LEGAL VALUE CHECKS

Edit specificationsEdit resolution
1. If field is blank.Provide a valid preschool program attendance indicator.
2.If field contains text or character length is greater than 1.Provide a valid preschool program attendance indicator.
3.If attendance indicator is not code 1, or 2.Provide a valid preschool program attendance indicator.


Guide for Use

Counting rules:
  • When the child’s preschool program hours attended are greater than or equal to 1, ensure that this indicator is set to ‘1’ - Yes
  • When the child’s preschool program hours attended are 0, ensure that this indicator is set to ‘2’ - No.

Classification Definitions

CODE 1 - Yes
Record if the child:
  • has attended a preschool program for at least one hour during the reference period.

CODE 2 - No
Record if the child:
  • did not attend a preschool program in the reference period, OR
  • was absent during the reference period due to illness or extended holiday leave.

Other Information

Related aggregate data elements: Number of children attending a preschool program



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