PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ATTENDANCE INDICATOR
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:
2.1.8 LEGAL VALUE CHECKS
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1. | If field is blank. | Provide a valid preschool program attendance indicator. |
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2. | If field contains text or character length is greater than 1. | Provide a valid preschool program attendance indicator. |
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3. | If attendance indicator is not code 1, or 2. | Provide a valid preschool program attendance indicator. |
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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.