Definition of “further education”
3.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in these Regulations “further education” means vocational training, full-time or part-time education suitable to the requirements of persons over school age.
(2) But “further education” does not include—
(a)higher education; or
(b)full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils over compulsory school age where provided at a school.
(3) For the purposes of these Regulations “vocational training” includes continuing education for persons already in employment or already engaged in a vocation as well as education with a view to entry into any employment or vocation.