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A future for the further education sector in England

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Orr, Kevin
Journal of Education and Work
Journal · Vol. 33 · Issue 7-8 · pp. 507-514
Abstract

This paper considers the position of Further Education (FE) in the light of the analysis undertaken by Geoff Mason (this issue). It argues that despite great optimism as to the potential of FE to raise productivity and enhance social mobility this has not been achieved due to underfunding and the current system of governance. Without bold moves in both the funding and governance of FE, the sector is likely to languish. © 2020 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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Skills Further education vocational education and training Colleges

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Huddersfield Centre for Research in Education and Society (HudCRES), University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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