This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from St Helens statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from St Helens statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other St Helens-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy |
| Indicator |
Indicator 4.6.1: Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex |
| Organisation |
Department for Education |
| Contact email |
Attainment.STATISTICS@education.gov.uk |
| Definition and concepts |
The fixed level of proficiency is the benchmark of basic knowledge in a domain (literacy or numeracy) measured through learning assessments. Currently, there are no common standards validated by the international community or countries. The indicator shows data published by each of the agencies and organizations specialised in cross-national learning assessments. |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources | |
| Data compilers |
Department for Education |
| Comment and limitations |
This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. |
| Data last updated | 2022-06-30: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2022-07-08: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |