Russ Russell
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 68
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This report describes the nature and scope of further education and industrial training in England and Wales. Examined in a discussion of the United Kingdom educational system are funding, the relationship between school and government, school inspections, and curriculum and research bodies. The next section is devoted to changes that have occurred in public and private elementary and secondary education in the United Kingdom between the years 1966 and 1976. Covered in the remaining seven chapters of the report are further education, further education examinations, industrial training, the Further Education Unit (FEU), the university system, adult education, and teacher qualifications. Appendixes to the report include a discussion of further education and industrial training in Wales, an outline of procedures for decision making at three levels, enrollment statistics, a glossary, and a bibliography. (MN)