Date of next meeting: 15 March 2012
Governance Committee
The purpose of committee is to work collectively as an advisory and consultative body and provide a voice for Sixth Form College Governance through regional consultation and response.
SFCF Clerks Conference Programme - 8 February 2012
Clerks Conference booking form
Key Documents
Clerks Update 17 - January/February 2012
Briefing: ONS reclassification of Sixth Form Colleges
Clerks Update 16 November 2011
Briefing: Education Bill update - 26 October 2011
Clerks Update 15 - September 2011
Briefing: 16-19 Bursary Scheme - September 2011
SFCF Governance Survey 2011 - Report
Terms of reference
- To meet at least once a term.
- To agree the programme of work and calendar of meetings.
- To provide guidance to SFCF and monitor the progress of reviews of Governance in FE / Sixth Form Colleges and other work being undertaken by relevant government departments.
- To discuss the latest developments in education policy and matters directly affecting Sixth Form Colleges.
- To establish and keep under review regular Clerks’ Updates
- To establish and keep under review Clerks and Chairs contact lists
- To collect and monitor useful data on the appointment of governors
- To consider and contribute to the development of induction and training materials for Clerks and Governors
- To be available and respond to matters of particular difficulty, sensitivity or emergency and offer advice
- To undertake tasks delegated to the Committee by SFCF Council.
- Agendas to be set by the Chair in consultation with the Secretariat.
- Minutes to be circulated to members for comment within 3 weeks of the meeting date.
- Membership should include representatives from SFCs who are active in the role of Governor, Chair of Governors or Clerk.
Documents
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