North Kent College Corporation Board

The Corporation Board comprises of 20 governors including:
The Chief Executive/Executive Principal
2 Student Governors
2 Staff Governors 
15 External Governors

Our external Governors are drawn from business, professional, public sector and community backgrounds, who bring a range of skills and experience to the Board.  In return, they find that the role of a Governor is very rewarding, as it brings them into contact with other individuals with a passion for the education and training sector. Our Corporation Board works as a team to set the strategic direction of the College.

Their responsibilities are to:

• Determine and periodically review the educational character and mission of the institution and oversee its activities
• Approve the College’s quality strategy
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and the Corporation and safeguarding assets
• Approve the annual estimates of income and expenditure
  Appoint senior postholders and determine a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all staff

The Role of the Corporate Board

The Corporation Board meets regularly to review the College mission, consider strategic developments, systematically monitor college and management performance, review and monitor the implementation of a range of college policies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements at all times. The Corporation is charged with developing an environment that enables the College to fulfil its mission, for the benefit of learners and the community.

The Corporations role is strategic, meaning that the members do not involve themselves in the day-to-day management of the College. The Principal, who is the Chief Executive Officer, has responsibilities dictated by statute and others delegated by the Corporation. The extent of this delegation is outlined in the document known as the Instruments and Articles of Government, which are available online.

Corporation Board and Committee Meetings

Committee Membership

The Corporation Board has scheduled meetings that take place throughout the academic year. In addition, if there are pressing matters, they may call extra ordinary Board meetings. The number of issues Governors need to discuss is immense, so to ensure that all of them are given proper consideration the Corporation Board have an Audit Committee (Statutory Requirement) and a Search, Governance & Remuneration Committee.

Audit Committee (Statutory)

Jonathan Gurney - Chair
Louis Jones
Mandeep Sahota
Sue Hubble 
Martin Jenkins
Teja Biring
Suzanne Davies  (6 month Sabbatical effective 1.2.23 to 1.3.24)

Search, Governance & Remuneration Committee

Sarah Henwood - Chair
Keith Norman
David Martin
Jane Spurgin
David Gleed - For Search & Governance 

Quality & Standards Committee

David Martin - Chair
Keith Norman
Richard Longman
Nicholas Smith
David Gleed
Emma Cosby
Heidi King
Sue Hubble

Estates Strategy & Capital Projects Committee

Teja Biring - Chair
Keith Norman
Louis Jones
Richard Longman
Jonathan Gurney
Irene Redman
Jane Spurgin
David Gleed

Corporation Board Meeting Schedule 

Corporation Board Meeting Schedule 2023/24

Minutes

We are committed to openness and accountability and therefore have the minutes of the Board meetings and key documents available on our website, to ensure transparency. We are committed to the equality and diversity of all of our students, staff and stake holder.

Committees' Terms of Reference

  pdf Search & Governance and Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference (192 KB)

  document Audit Committee Terms of Reference - November 2023 (61 KB)

  pdf Quality & Standards Committee Terms of Reference (186 KB)

  pdf Estates Strategy & Capital Projects Committee Terms of Reference (199 KB)

Join the North Kent College Corporation

We welcome applications to join the Board of Governors, from all members of the community. For more details on becoming a Governor, please read the information below.

Responsibilities of a Member of the Governing Body

Your involvement and contribution can help us to meet the needs of everyone in our community. The College values the voluntary contribution from individuals who are keen to participate in delivery of our educational excellence.

• Members are required to abide by the Seven Principles of Public Life as laid down in the Nolan Principles – selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
• Members will need to adhere to a Code of Conduct
• Each year of office, members will need to complete a Register of Interests form declaring any interest, financial or other, which might influence their judgement. The register is open to public inspection in the Clerk’s office
• Members will have to agree to attend a minimum number of meetings per year
• We encourage continuous assessment on performance and recommendations for improvement.

Who can Become a Governor?

We are keen to encourage equality and diversity on our Corporation Board, both cultural diversity and vocational diversity are important to us. You may have experience in business, community services, industry, finance or legal practice. The broader your vocational experience the better for our Governing Body, to allow an informed decision-making process.

As well as your role benefiting the community, you will also have an opportunity to further develop your own skill base and CV. You will be given the appropriate training and support, to become fully effective and will be kept informed about emerging issues and trends.

How to Apply to be a Governor

If you are interested in finding out more, please email our Clerk to the Corporation This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Find out more about our Governors in the Governor Profiles section.

Ofsted Results

Our Ofsted results from our inspections are available for you to download from the Ofsted website.