Working at a college

[ClinkatyClank]

What sector does working at a college come under ?

Is it Public sector or private ?

[sherrardk]

It's public if it is controlled by the county (some private schools call themselves colleges).

[cathfromsaron]

depends on the ownership, but unless it says 'private' i would count them as the local education authorities' properties, ie. public sector!

[ClinkatyClank]

When i mean working at a college, i mean working in student services or admin.

[horseshoes]

My pension is paid by the university; I was a member of admin staff. I'm sure that the university is government funded though, so I'd say "public sector".

[buildersmate]

It could be either. What problem are you trying to solve - give us the context.

[ClinkatyClank]

Anyone share their views on

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1130651.html

I would be greatful.

[boxtops]

It depends on the college - if students pay fees to attend, it's private, if it's Local authority funded, it's public sector.

[naomi24]

Our local college is run by the county council, but students pay to attend.

[boxtops]

.. and further education colleges are council-run but students pay a small fee (I shouldn't have gone down the fees route to try to differentiate!)