Provider Type - Further Education
This type of provider is a recognised outlet within the education environment and covers such establishments as colleges.
They offer post-16 courses similar to those taught at schools and also sub-degree courses similar to those taught at higher education (HE) colleges (which also teach degree-level courses) and at some universities.
Since 2001, further education in England has been managed by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), the largest government agency funding education provision. The LSC has a budget of some £7 billion and is organised on a regional basis through around 47 local councils.