Definition
An indicator of whether the child was enrolled in a preschool program, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptChild—preschool program enrolment indicator
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Object ClassChild
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PropertyPreschool program enrolment indicator
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Value DomainYes/no code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no code N ".| Data Type | Boolean |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
| 2 | No |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Yes
Record if the child has been offered a place and has formally enrolled or registered in a preschool program, and:
- has attended a preschool program for at least one hour during the reference period OR
- was absent during the reference period due to illness or extended holiday leave but was expected to return
CODE 2 No
Record if the child:
- has been offered a place but has not formally enrolled or registered in a preschool program OR
- was not enrolled (i.e. has not been offered a place and formally enrolled or registered) in a preschool program OR
- was absent during the reference period and not expected to return to the preschool program OR
- has left the service (e.g. has ceased education or changed services), or has been absent without explanation for four continuous weeks (excluding school vacations) prior to the reference period.