Sixth_Form_Colleges'_Association
Sixth Form Colleges' Association
UK education provider organisation
The Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) is an organisation that represents over 90 sixth form education providers in England; its members are sixth form colleges and other providers of 16–19 education, including academies and 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 corporations in 1992.[1] The SFCA leads national negotiations with recognised 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]