In 2018/19 AEB spend accounted for almost £59 million of which:
AEB spend by Local Authority
More than half was accounted for by learners living within Birmingham
AEB spend by LEP area
60% by learners living within Birmingham and Solihull LEP area, 34% within the Black Country LEP and the remainder within Coventry and Warwickshire LEP area
AEB spend by Level
Almost 60% related to Level 1 or lower enrolments, almost a third to level 2 enrolments, with just under 10% level 3 enrolments
AEB spend by Postcode
Particular concentrations of AEB spend is evident in a number of localities within Birmingham and to a lesser extent, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton
AEB spend by sector
Over 60% relates to essential skills and just under 40% to professional and technical skills
AEB statutory entitlement and ESOL spend
The statutory entitlements of Maths enrolments accounted for 14% and English (11%), with ESOL accounting for 17%
AEB spend by employment status upon enrolment
More than 60% was accounted for by unemployed learners, a further 11% by learners out of work but not looking for work and almost a quarter by learners in paid employment.
AEB spend in relation to unemployed by age
Of the nearly £37 million spend relating to unemployed learners, just over 80% was accounted for by those aged 24+