Who has legal obligations under the further and higher education provisions?

• Universities and higher education institutions.
• Further education colleges and institutions.
• Designated colleges (in Scotland).

Local authorities and education authorities have obligations in relation to further and higher education as well as having obligations as service providers and bodies carrying out public functions. These duties are not covered by this guidance.

Obligations for service providers are explained in separate guidance. See Information for Service Providers.

Private training providers do not have obligations under the education provisions but do have obligations under the service provider provisions which are explained in separate guidance. See Information for Service Providers.

Last Updated: 24 Sep 2010