Young People's Learning Agency

The Young People's Learning Agency for England, commonly referred to as the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA), was a UK government body, based in Coventry, which funded further education for 16- to 19-year-olds in England. It closed on 31 March 2012, when its responsibilities were transferred to the newly created Education Funding Agency.

Young People's Learning Agency
AbbreviationYPLA
Legal statusNon-departmental public body
PurposeFurther education in England
Location
Region served
England
Membership
Regional YPLAs
Chief Executive
Peter Lauener
Main organ
YPLA Board (Chairman - Les Walton)
Parent organization
Department for Education
AffiliationsSkills Funding Agency
WebsiteYPLA
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