The Governing Body
The College’s Governing Body is known as Weston College Corporation. Weston College was incorporated as a Further Education Corporation by the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
The Board of Governors is appointed to oversee the strategic direction of the College.
Governors receive no remuneration and contribute their collective experience and skills to the Corporation in a non-executive capacity.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
The statutory Instrument and Articles of Government set out the responsibilities of the Corporation and the Principal and provides the framework within which the Corporation must operate. The main responsibilities of the Corporation are:
The determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and the oversight of its activities
Approving the quality strategy of the institution
The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and safeguarding their assets
Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
The appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts and the Clerk
Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.
Meet the Governors
Tim Jackson
Interim Chair (from May 2024)
Pat Jones
Principal and CEO
Paul Ashbee
Board member
Ann Driver
Board member
Dr Darran George
Interim Clerk to Corporation (from April 2024)
Peter Lomax
Board member
Camilla Chandler-Mant
Board member
Kate Chick
Board member
Matt Lenny
Board member
Joshua Morton
FE Student Board member
(Vacancy)
Student Board Member
Simon Dunn
Board member
Grahame Paine
Board member
Alex Nestor
Board member
The role of a Governor is interesting and varied and encompasses the
following legal responsibilities:
- Contributing to the strategic direction of the College
- Determining the educational character and mission of the institution
- Ensuring effective and efficient use of College resources
- Ensuring the solvency of the institution
- Approving the Quality Strategy of the College.
- Attending meetings of the Corporation
- Reading papers in advance of meetings
- Participation in discussions and debates
- Gaining experience through membership of Corporation committees
- Participation in training events
- Attending our many varied social events
We are looking for dedicated people from all walks of life that can
bring a variety of skills and experience to the role and have the
qualities to support the College in its goal to become ‘outstanding’.
Attributes may include:
- An understanding of, and interest in, education
- The ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to think forward and to be pro-active
- Specific expertise, e.g. financial or audit knowledge.
If you are interested in becoming a College Governor please get in touch
with the Clerk on 01934 411 411 or
email.
The Search Committee will give consideration to your application and will invite you to meet
with them for an informal discussion.
If there is no vacancy on the Corporation at that time, but you are the type of person we are looking
for, your details will be kept on a waiting list until a vacancy
arises. If there is a vacancy, and you are the person we are
looking for, a recommendation will be made by the Search
Committee. The recommendation will be considered at the next
meeting of the Corporation and your appointment confirmed. You will be
provided with an induction pack and dates of forthcoming meetings.
You will then be ready to embark upon your new role as a Weston College
Governor. The Clerk to the Corporation and the Chair will be on hand to
support you every step of the way.
We look forward to hearing from you.
MEETINGS, COMMITTEES AND DOCUMENTATION
The Governing Body currently operates the following statutory committees:
- Governance and Search Committee
- Audit Committee
- Remuneration Committee
- Finance and Resources Committee
- Curriculum and Quality Committee
The Corporation meets on four times a year, with one development and strategic planning day.
Audit Committee take place four times a year. All other committees meet once per term (3 meetings).
Requests for further information from the Governors meetings (including minutes from Governor’s meetings and the various Governors committee meetings) should be addressed to the Clerk.
Weston College has a comprehensive suite of governance and compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, strategies, and assurance certification implemented to promote a positive and comfortable learning and working environment. They ensure our students, staff and visitors remain safe and supported at all times, and are fully informed of the key operations and approaches adopted by the College.
If you have any questions regarding governance or policy please contact Dr Darran George, Interim Clerk to the Corporation on: darran.george@weston.ac.uk.
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