| Format/length: | The Annnnnnnnnnnn or AnnnnnnnnnnnA (for temporary UPN) |
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
UNIQUE PUPIL NUMBER is the same as attribute UNIQUE PUPIL NUMBER.
A UNIQUE PUPIL NUMBER (UPN) is allocated to each child in an English state School. It is an identifier for use in the educational context during a child's School career only and subject to Data Protection restrictions.
References:
The e-GIF version approved for use in NHS England is:
Government Data Standards Catalogue: (GDSC), Version 2.0, Agreed 18 November 2004.
GDSC: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/govtalk/schemasstandards/e-gif/datastandards.aspx.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| shortname | UPN |
| plural | UNIQUE PUPIL NUMBERS |