Referral agencies

In an educational context, referral agencies encompass various organisations including those that, although not course providers themselves, deal with potential students and their enquiries. They range from local authorities and local council to job centres, community and voluntary organisations.

Establishing good relationships between these different organisations and course providers is essential to develop an efficient referral system, enabling staff in the various organisations to help potential students by referring them to the most appropriate institution for their particular circumstances. It is important that you are aware of how this referral mechanism has been established and how to best make use of it.

Further information

• Local providers 

Referral agencies PDF

To know local referral agencies and understand the referral mechanism used in your area.