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.
Volunteer opportunity – Become a Governor at Croydon College
We are seeking expressions of interest in becoming a member of the Board of Governors at Croydon College.
- Do you have an interest in the education of young people and adults?
- Do you live in Croydon or have an interest in the educational and professional development of Croydon’s population?
- Do you have the ability to think strategically and to make informed decisions in a stimulating environment?
- Can you commit to some evening meetings (usually Wednesdays)
We expect to have a small number of vacancies on the Board of Governors at Croydon College during 2023. We are particularly interested in recruiting Governors with skills and experience in the areas of communications and special educational needs.
Induction, training and development is provided for new Governors.
For further information on Croydon College and the Board of Governors, please contact the Director of Governance, Clare Mitchell, on 07989 217807 or clare.mitchell@croydon.ac.uk for an informal discussion. CLICK HERE to download this information as a PDF.
Governance Membership
Our Governors represent a wide cross-section of those that live or have worked in Croydon.
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.
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