What is the Unique Learner Number (ULN)?
The ULN is a random 10 digit number that allows students over the age of 14 to build a lifelong record of their qualifications, awards, training and learning participation and achievements, which they can access securely and choose to share if they wish to. It will not provide access to any details relating to exclusions or expulsions or mitigating circumstances regarding a grade or period of study. Unlike the English Unique Pupil Number system which cannot be used beyond school age, the Unique Learner Number (ULN) will stay with learners throughout their life, easing transition from school into further education and/or higher education. The use of the ULN as a single candidate number will also reduce administrative burden and costs for schools and colleges, for example when it comes to organising examinations or sharing achievement/award information with other educational establishments including UCAS and most universities.
