Staff Governors’ Conference 2nd December 2010 Governance Review Outcomes Or The Road to a Code Presented by John Wilkinson Chair of Governors Norton Radstock College South West Member AoC Governor’s Council AoC Board Member Chair AoC Governance Portfolio Group
Introduction Recap of production of report on ‘Review of Governance and Strategic Leadership in English FE’ Report’s key recommendations Consultation Consultation recommendations Code Roadmap Journey’s End?
The Journey Start of Journey Autumn 2008 Report Commissioned May 2009 Summary Report November 2009 (AoC Conference) Key Recommendations FE College Code Simplified Instruments & Articles (I&As) AoC Governance Portfolio Group
Consultations & Recommendations Regional Corporations Individual Governors Consultation Recommendations Code- Yes, with caveats Change to I&As - No Acceptance by AoC Board and Government June 2010
Code Roadmap Code Roadmap Project Team Format Progress to date Plan for 2010/2011 Funding Political Environment Cost of Bureaucracy
Journey’s End? Uncertainties Further Consultation Importance of Governors