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Training Providers - Introduction
The sector is made up of many different types of providers but all share 
the following key characteristics and objectives
Strong Governance and the Student Voice
FE colleges are afforded a degree of autonomy in their strategic and operational 
direction, which requires strong leadership and governance. 
England and Scotland have developed codes for good governance for public sector 
further education colleges. The Private ITP sector has also developed a code of 
good governance for independent training providers. built on seven themes of 
effective governance. 
As part of their commitment to effective learner engagement, colleges use the 
‘student voice’ to inform institutional policies and strategies. This can be through 
colleges proactively engaging with student union representatives to understand and 
enhance the learner experience, seeking student feedback to inform internal quality 
assessment or including student representatives on college governing boards. 
In the UK TVET is delivered by:
Who delivers TVET?
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Further Education (FE) Colleges
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Further Education 
Colleges
Independent 
Training Providers
Employers
Schools
and 6th Form 
Colleges
Universities
Specialist 
providers
Commitment to 
learner success 
and progression
Public sector 
sense of 
responsibility 
combined with 
private sector
flexibility
Delivered by 
public and pri
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sector, profit a
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non-profit, 
providers 
Excellence in 
teaching and 
learning 
Collaborative