The phrase "maintained sector" refers to areas of public services such as education or healthcare that are controlled and funded by the government, rather than being privately owned. Full definition
Southwark Community Education Council (SCEC) is an educational charity providing enrichment classes on Saturday mornings to local pupils from maintained sector primary schools in the London Borough of... (schoolstogether.org)
The project was started in 1992 by a local teacher and educationalist who perceived a need to provide extra tuition for pupils in local maintained sector primaries, who were often being taught in large groups. (schoolstogether.org)
It was down slightly from $ 8.5 billion the quarter before, though Apple CEO Tim Cook maintained the sector is on pace to meet and surpass the goals the firm has set for its progress. (pymnts.com)