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Further education (often abbreviated "FE") is post-secondary education (in addition to that received at secondary school), that is distinct from the education offered in universities. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges Education encompasses both the Teaching and Learning of Knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects It may be at the same level, at a higher level, or at a lower level than secondary education, anything from basic training to Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree. A Higher National Diploma ( HND) is a Higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. The Foundation Degree is a Vocational Qualification introduced by the Government of the United Kingdom in September 2001, which is available The term is mainly used in connection with education in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

A distinction is usually made between FE and higher education ("HE") which is education at a higher level than secondary school, usually provided in distinct institutions such as universities. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects FE in the United Kingdom therefore includes education for people over 16, usually excluding universities. It is primarily taught in FE colleges (which are similar in concept to United States community colleges, and sometimes use "community college" in their title), work-based learning, and adult and community learning institutions. College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A community college is a type of Educational institution. The term has different meanings in different countries This includes post-16 courses similar to those taught at schools and sub-degree courses similar to those taught at higher education (HE) colleges (which also teach degree-level courses) and at some universities. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges

The Quality Improvement Agency provides strategic and policy support, while the Learning and Skills Network offers training and consultancy. The Quality Improvement Agency ( QIA) is a Non-Departmental Public Body of the United Kingdom government whose remit is to support those institutions that The Learning and Skills Network ( LSN) is an independent not-for-profit organisation in the United Kingdom delivering quality improvement and staff development programmes

Colleges in England that are regarded as part of the FE sector include:

Since 2001, FE in England has been managed by the Learning and Skills Council(LSC), the largest government agency funding education provision. The Learning and Skills Council is a Non-departmental public body jointly sponsored by the Department for Innovation Universities and Skills and Department of Children The LSC has a budget of some £13 billion and is organised on a regional basis through around 47 local councils. The LSC has a particular mission to improve and expand further education provision, driven by the UK government's desire to increase standards in post-16 student retention and achievement, particularly in skills-based vocational provision in FE colleges. Recent government-driven LSC and Department for Education and Skills (DfES) policies, such as Success for All and the Skills Strategy, articulate this vision. The Department for Education and Skills (DfES was a United Kingdom government department between 2001 and 2007 Success for All (SFA refers to standards-based Comprehensive School Reform curricula for early childhood through Middle school, produced by

From September 2007, teachers working in FE in England are required to gain professional status, known as Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). The first stage of QTLS is an initial 'passport to teaching' module. The second stage is full teacher training, which would typically take up to five years to complete. The qualification covers both taught and practical skills, and also requires teachers to undertake 30 hours of continuous professional development per year. Good quality teaching is indicated by the award of the Training Quality Standard an initiative to improve the quality of provision for vocational education, while all colleges and FE providers are subject to regular inspections by Ofsted. Lifelong Learning UK is the independent sector skills council responsible for the qualifications and standards for teachers working in FE. The trade unions for FE staff are the University and College Union and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers. Template talkInfobox Union for usage --> The University and College Union ( UCU) is a UK Trade union The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL is a Trade union, Teacher's union and Professional association, affiliated to the Trades Union Congress

In England, further education is often seen as forming one part of a wider learning and skills sector, alongside workplace education, prison education, and other types of non-school, non-university education and training. Since June 2007, the sector is overseen by the new Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, although some parts (such as education and training for 14-19 year olds) fall within the new Department for Children, Schools and Families. The Department for Innovation Universities and Skills ( DIUS) is a British government department created on 28 June 2007 to take over some of the functions The Department for Children Schools and Families ( DCSF) is a British government department created on 28 June 2007 following the disbanding of the

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FE/sixth form colleges in England and Wales

England

Main article: List of further education colleges in England

Since 2001, FE in England has been managed by the Learning and Skills Council(LSC), the largest government agency funding education provision. This is a list of Further education colleges in England:---- A - B - C - D - E - F - G - The LSC has a budget of some £13 billion and is organised on a regional basis through around 47 local councils. The LSC has a particular mission to improve and expand further education provision, driven by the UK government's desire to increase standards in post-16 student retention and achievement, particularly in skills-based vocational provision in FE colleges. Recent government-driven LSC and Department for Education and Skills (DfES) policies, such as Success for All and the Skills Strategy, articulate this vision.

From September 2007, teachers working in FE in England are required to gain professional status, known as Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). The first stage of QTLS is an initial 'passport to teaching' module. The second stage is full teacher training, which would typically take up to five years to complete. The qualification covers both taught and practical skills, and also requires teachers to undertake 30 hours of continuous professional development per year. Good quality teaching is indicated by the award of the Training Quality Standard an initiative to improve the quality of provision for vocational education, while all colleges and FE providers are subject to regular inspections by Ofsted. Lifelong Learning UK is the independent sector skills council responsible for the qualifications and standards for teachers working in FE. The trade unions for FE staff are the University and College Union and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers.

In England, further education is often seen as forming one part of a wider learning and skills sector, alongside workplace education, prison education, and other types of non-school, non-university education and training. Since June 2007, the sector is overseen by the new Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, although some parts (such as education and training for 14-19 year olds) fall within the new Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Scotland

Scotland's further education colleges provide education for those young people who follow a vocational route after the end of compulsory education at age 16. They offer a wide range of vocational qualifications to young people and older adults, including SNVQs, Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas. A Higher National Certificate ( HNC) is a Higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. A Higher National Diploma ( HND) is a Higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. Frequently, the first two years of higher education, usually in the form of an HND can be taken in an FE college, followed by attendance at university. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges

Wales

Further education in Wales is provided through:

Further education in Wales comes under the remit of the Welsh Assembly Government and was formerly funded by ELWa before its merger with the Assembly. The sixth form, in the English, Welsh and Northern Irish education systems Commonwealth West Indian countries such as Barbados, Belize Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG (Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru LlCC) was firstly an executive body of the National Assembly for Wales, consisting of In Wales, ELWa - Education and Learning Wales was the brand used by the National Council for Education and Training for Wales (NCETW an Assembly Sponsored Public Body

Qualifications

High school sixth form

See also

Wales

See also

Education in Wales differs in certain respects from the systems used elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Barry College is a Further Education college in Barry, Wales with over 8000 students Bridgend College is a further & higher education institution in Bridgend, Wales. Coleg Ceredigion is a college in Ceredigion it has two campuses in the two largest towns Aberystwyth and Cardigan. Coleg Glan Hafren is a Further Education college based in Cardiff. Coleg Gwent ( Gwent College) is Wales ' largest Further education college Coleg Harlech in Harlech, Gwynedd, is Wales ' only long-term mature students education College established in 1927 by Thomas Jones (T Coleg Llandrillo Cymru Other names is a multi- Campus FE and HE College Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor (in English "Meirion-Dwyfor College" also known as CMD, is a college in Gwynedd, North Wales at Dolgellau Bangor, in Gwynedd, North Wales, is one of the smallest cities in the United Kingdom. Coleg Powys is the sole further education establishment in the County of Powys, Mid Wales. Coleg Sir Gâr (Carmarthenshire College is one of the largest providers of Further education in Wales. Deeside College is a Further education college situated in Connah's Quay, Flintshire, North Wales. Coleg Gorseinon College is a Further education college college situated to the west of Swansea, in the suburb of Upper Loughor in Gorseinon Llysfasi College is a college in Ruthin, North Wales. History Llysfasi College was founded as an Educational establishment in 1911 as a centre of excellence Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC is a Further education institution established as two campuses in Afan Port Talbot and Neath Campus in Wales Yale College of Wrexham ( Coleg Iâl) is a Further education college in Wrexham, northeast Wales. The College Ystrad Mynach is based in Ystrad Mynach in Wales. This is a list of articles on Education organized by country A Education in Afghanistan Education in Albania A community college is a type of Educational institution. The term has different meanings in different countries Continuing education is an all encompassing term within a broad spectrum of post-secondary learning activities and programs A graduate school or ("grad school" is a school that awards advanced degrees such as doctoral degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned Lifelong learning is the concept that "It's never too soon or too late for learning" a philosophy that has taken root in a whole host of different organisations Technical and Further Education or TAFE (pronounced) institutions provide a wide range of predominantly vocational tertiary education courses in Australia For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The National Union of Students ( NUS) is the main confederation of Students' unions that exist inside the United Kingdom. Vocational education or Vocational Education and Training (VET also called Career and Technical Education (CTE prepares learners for jobs that are based The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA seeks to provide access to education and lifelong learning for adults from all backgrounds and in particular those who have previously missed
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