further education
(UK) Education beyond compulsory schooling, not including university-based higher education.
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(UK) Education beyond compulsory schooling, not including university-based higher education.
“I think she's grabbing onto a part of the populace (many of us) who do not have degrees or college - do not denegrate those who could not afford further education - you will play right into their hands - that's their plan, seems coordinated at this point”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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