Independent review of funding of further education in England
The current fees system for further education (FE) in England is not securing the expected contributions (‘co-investment’) from individual learners and employers, according to an independent review. This means that the total level of FE investment is less than it should be and funding is not directed to where it is most needed.
This is one of the conclusions of the Independent Review of Fees and Co-Funding in Further Education in England led by Chris Banks CBE. The review was commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to make recommendations to improve the system in England for securing contributions from individuals and employers for those further education courses which improve skills. It focused on further education for those aged 19 and above.
