Details of the study member's schooling and education have been collected since the age of 6 (1952). In the early years details of absences from school were collected, and in 1953 information began to be collected on their schooling and educational progress.

In 1962 when the first study members left school, details were collected of the qualifications that the study member had obtained. These have been updated throughout adulthood. In 1962 and 1965, study members who went on to further education and/or university were asked about their attitudes to further and higher education, whereas those who were in employment were asked about on the job training and part-time or evening classes.

In 1966 and 1968 details of any part-time, evening classes or correspondence courses and exams passed were collected.  In 1971 details of any qualifications since leaving school were recorded and any courses between 1969 and 1971 were recorded and in 1972 record of courses and qualifications made and any on-job training received.

The key summary education variable is a derived variable that indicates the highest level of educational qualifications achieved by age 26 years, according to the Burnham scale.

Subsequent questions on training courses and higher and further education were asked in 1982 and 1989.

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