Further education - or 16 to 19 learning - has come in for much flak in recent years, especially from employers who say it does not prepare young people adequately for the world of work.
A 2014 report by Ofsted on efforts to transform 16 to 19 education and training found a lack of "work-related" learning at all levels, including when it came to work experience placements with local employers.
The extent and quality of careers guidance for many students "was not good enough" and the availability and take-up of traineeships and supported internships was poor.
Ofsted's annual report for 2016 shows much variation in the quality of provision between different types of provider.
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