Governance
Governance at Croydon College
Croydon College’s Governing Body determines the educational mission of the College, its strategic direction, oversees its financial performance and safeguards its assets. It does this through a committee structure in which it meets with the College’s senior management to determine and monitor the College’s performance and planning. You can view all the Governance documents by clicking here.
Our Governors are volunteers and often have significant professional, business or community experience, which is called on to inform the Governing Body’s collective decision-making. Staff and students elect their own Governors. The day-to-day governance of the College is managed by the Clerk to the Governors, whose autonomy from the management structure of the rest of the College assures their independence.
Under the terms of the Further & Higher Education Act 1992, the most senior body in a Further Education college is its Governing Body.
The information below will offer more information about the College’s Governors, its governance structure and obligations, and how to apply to become a Governor.
For more information about our Governors or becoming a Governor, please contact the Director of Governance and Clerk to the Board, Clare Mitchell at clare.mitchell@croydon.ac.uk
Governance Membership
Our Governors represent a wide cross-section of those that live or have worked in Croydon.
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Gordon Smith is the Chair of the Governing Body. Gordon is the Chief Executive of the Collegiate Trust, a multi academy trust covering the Croydon and Crawley area. Gordon has over 25 years’ experience of leadership in London schools, including 14 years as Principal of one of the largest schools in London. |
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Professor Tony Stevenson Tony has recently retired as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Newcastle University. He was brought up in Croydon and has now returned to the area. Tony will take over from Gordon Smith as Chair of the Board of Governors on 10 December 2020. |
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Caireen Mitchell Caireen is the Principal and CEO of Croydon College. |
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Jean Cook Jean has extensive experience in further and adult education as a teacher, senior manager, inspector and consultant. |
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Nigel Dias Nigel is Managing Director of HR Analytics consulting firm 3n Strategy. He was a co-founder and director of Croydon Tech City and formerly a trustee for Turf Projects. |
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Rahel Haque Rahel qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010. His previous roles include working for Ernst and Young in assurance and business modelling. Rahel now specialises in strategy development in the financial sector. He currently works for Merian Global Investors. |
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Tom Hesmondhalgh Tom is Commercial Director at Creative Education, an experienced leader of teacher development and collaborative improvement projects. He also has previous experience in marketing and business development. |
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Andrew Lowe Andrew is an MBA qualified Insurance Director currently providing consultancy services to the motor insurance sector. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and was previously a Board member of Evolve Housing and Support. |
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Penny Wycherley Penny is an experienced teacher and leader in the FE sector. She was inspired to work in education by the opportunity to make a difference and has worked in a variety of different settings. Since 2006 Penny has been interim Principal and CEO at a number of FE Colleges. Prior to becoming a teacher Penny worked as a Senior HR manager in the NHS. Penny was an Ofsted inspector for 13 years and has mentored and coached leaders and managers. |
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Nasim Jivani-Hemani Nasim is an experienced Finance Director and qualified Chartered Accountant. She has worked in accounting and audit in the commercial sector and was Chief Finance Officer for an NGO, Focus Humanitarian Assistance. |
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Andy Booth Andy is Executive Principal of the Oasis Academy Coulsdon and the Oasis Academy Shirley Park. He has a long experience of education in both teaching and leadership roles. |
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Andrew Gilchrist Andrew is an consulting actuary working in the life assurance industry. He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. |
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Catherine Boyd-Maunsell Catherine is Head of HR at PSE, a high growth technology company and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD. She has worked for several businesses that were acquired and has previous experience in marketing and research. |
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Claudine Reid Claudine is Managing Director of a Croydon based social enterprise and has considerable experience of supporting young people. She was awarded an MBE in 2008 for services to social enterprise. Claudine also sat on the Ethnic Minority Business Forum advising the Secretary of State on Ethnic Minority Business issues. |
The College has two Staff Governors and two Student Governors:
For more information on our Governors or becoming a Governor, please contact the Clerk Clare Mitchell
Governor Events
Governors are encouraged to attend a range of curriculum activities and events during the academic year.
Become a Governor at Croydon College
Do you have the ability to think strategically and independently and to make informed decisions as part of a group of equals?
Do you have an interest in the education of young people and adults and providing opportunities to learn in an atmosphere that celebrates equality and diversity?
Are you a member of Croydon’s communities or do you have an interest in the educational and professional development of those that live and work in Croydon?
Can you commit to a number of evening meetings in a stimulating decision-making environment with highly experienced professionals and businesspeople?
The College’s Governing Body wishes to hear from those with suitable experience who are interested in becoming a Governor. You may want to contact Clare Mitchell, Clerk to the Governors (see contact details above) to discuss further your suitability, or the commitments of being a Governor at Croydon College.
Applications can be submitted electronically or in writing, at the College address to the Clerk.
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