Sixth Form Colleges' Association
The Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) is an organisation that represents over 90
further education colleges. There are over 160,000 students studying at a sixth form college, and the sector is responsible for over 20% of the A levels
sat in England each year.
SFCA has been representing the interests of the sector since sixth form colleges became independent
trade unions on pay and conditions of staff in 16-19 providers. The SFCA produces a range of publications, including an annual funding survey[2] that outlines the impact of funding cuts on 16-19 providers.[3][4]
The SFCA also act as the secretariat for the
All Party Parliamentary Group for Sixth Form Colleges.[5]
Post-16 area reviews
In 2015, the
Shakira Martin for not sufficiently taking into account the impact on learners.[8]
References
- ^ "Further and Higher Education Act 1992". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ SFCA. "Funding Impact Survey" (PDF). Sixth Form Colleges Association. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ Burns, Judith (16 June 2014). "Cuts 'risk standards' at top sixth form colleges". BBC News: Education. BBC. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ^ Kewin, James (17 June 2014). "Sixth-form colleges shrinking in face of funding cuts". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ^ "Sixth Form Colleges". AllParty.org. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ^ [1] Department for Education. Retrieved 01 May 2017.
- ^ Burke, Jude (8 July 2016). "MPs launch inquiry into post-16 area reviews". FE Week. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Robertson, Alix (20 April 2016). "Shakira Martin re-elected as NUS vice president for FE". FE Week. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
