Governance
Introduction
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group corporation (the ‘Group Board’ or ‘Board of Governors’) is an independent further education corporation established under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The Group Board provides oversight, strategic direction, and governance to ensure the effective and responsible operation of the Group across all three of its colleges, operating always in accordance with the framework of rules and responsibilities set out in its Instrument and Articles of Government.
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Governance Portal
External Governance Review
Further Education Colleges are required by the terms of their funding agreements to undergo an external governance review every three years. The AoC was instructed by the College to carry out this review which took place between January and April 2024. In its final report, the AoC concluded:
“The overall conclusion on Board effectiveness is that there is strong evidence that the Board is highly proficient and consistently impacts positively on college strategy, effectiveness, and outcomes.”
To address the limited number of recommendations made by the AoC, the Board approved an action plan, a link to which can be found below. The action plan will be updated over the coming months as the suggested improvements are implemented.
External Governance Review Action Plan
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The Group Board comprises up to 20 members and includes students, staff and independent governors recruited for their skills, expertise, community and business links. The majority of its members live, work, or have links within the varied communities that the Group’s colleges serve.
As an inclusive Group Board, applications are welcomed from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Governors may have experience in business, community or social work with charities, financial or legal practice, or even be an entrepreneur. What is important is that all Governors must be committed to making the Group a place which improves the lives of all people in the communities it serves.The Group Board determines its membership within the restraints which are clearly set out in the Instrument and Articles of Government.
The responsibilities of the Board as defined by its Articles of Government cover key areas of the Group’s activity including:
- The determination of the educational character and mission of the institution and the oversight of its activities.
- Publishing arrangements for obtaining the views of staff and students on the determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and the oversight of its activities.
- Approving the quality strategy of the organisation.
- The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the corporation and for safeguarding their assets.
- Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure.
- The appointment, grading, pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts.
- Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.
The Group Board is supported in the fulfilment of its responsibilities by committees to which specific duties have been delegated. The framework of rules and duties applicable to each committee are set out in their Terms of Reference. These committees are as follows:
- Audit Committee (which ensures compliance an accountability through audit processes).
- Curriculum and Quality Committee (which focusses on maintaining and enhancing educational quality).
- Finance People and Resources Committee (responsible for financial oversight and resource management).
- Remuneration Committee (which manages compensation and benefits for senior staff).
- Search and Governance Committee (responsible for overseeing the recruitment and appointment of governors and matters of governance).
The Board of Governors takes great pride in the Group’s ethos of treating every student as an individual and striving to meet their needs not just academically, but personally and socially, regardless of their starting point in life. The education landscape is constantly changing, and the Board of Governors supports the Group in adapting to those changes for the benefit of its students, staff and the communities it serves.
Andrew McConnell
Chair of Governors
Statutory Documents
Governors’ Code of Conduct
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Instrument and Articles of Government
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Standing Orders
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Governance Documents
Governance Meeting Schedule 2024-25
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Governance Structure
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Governors’ Declaration of Interests
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The Governing Body
Mohammed Ayub
Independent Member
Ruth Baxter
Staff Governor
Stuart Brenton
Staff Governor
Jason Brook
Co-Opted Member
Nigel Brook
Independent Member
Michael Clarke
Co-Opted Member
Claire Corneille
Independent Member
Louise Elkington
Independent Member
Dmitry Fedotov
Independent Member
Annabelle James
Co-Opted Member
Jayne King
Independent Member
Andrew McConnell OBE
Chair of Governors
Alex Miles
Co-Opted Member
David Powell
Independent Member
Martyn Shaw
Vice Chair
Vijay Teeluck
Independent Member
Neil Warren
Independent Member
Sam Wright
Principal & CEO
Mohammed Ayub
Independent Member
Ruth Baxter
Staff Governor
Stuart Brenton
Staff Governor
Jason Brook
Co-Opted Member
Nigel Brook
Independent Member
Michael Clarke
Co-Opted Member
Claire Corneille
Independent Member
Louise Elkington
Independent Member
Dmitry Fedotov
Independent Member
Annabelle James
Co-Opted Member
Jayne King
Independent Member
Andrew McConnell OBE
Chair of Governors
Alex Miles
Co-Opted Member
David Powell
Independent Member
Martyn Shaw
Vice Chair
Vijay Teeluck
Independent Member
Neil Warren
Independent Member
Sam Wright
Principal & CEO
Mohammed Ayub
Independent Member
Ruth Baxter
Staff Governor
Stuart Brenton
Staff Governor
Jason Brook
Co-Opted Member
Nigel Brook
Independent Member
Michael Clarke
Co-Opted Member
Claire Corneille
Independent Member
Louise Elkington
Independent Member
Dmitry Fedotov
Independent Member
Annabelle James
Co-Opted Member
Jayne King
Independent Member
Andrew McConnell OBE
Chair of Governors
Alex Miles
Co-Opted Member
David Powell
Independent Member
Martyn Shaw
Vice Chair
Vijay Teeluck
Independent Member
Neil Warren
Independent Member
Sam Wright
Principal & CEO
Governance Arrangements
The Governing Body conducts its work through full Board meetings which are held approximately six times a year and through the following committees.
Board Committees
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee shall advise the Corporation of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s assurance framework. In particular, the Committee shall advise and support the Corporation in fulfilling its roles and responsibilities, including its responsibility for providing the assurances required in the Statement of Corporate Governance and Internal Control in the annual accounts.
Committee members
- Jason Brook
- Nigel Brook
- Jayne King
- Martyn Shaw
Downloads
Audit Committee Terms of Reference
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Curriculum & Quality Committee
The Curriculum and Quality Committee has overall responsibility for assuring the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group’s quality improvement programmes deliver an exceptional quality of education and excellent learner experience for all students.
Committee members
- Ruth Baxter
- Louise Elkington
- Dmitry Fedotov
- Annabelle James
- Alex Miles
- David Powell
- Vijay Teeluck
Downloads
Curriculum & Quality Committee Terms of Reference
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Finance, People & Resources Committee
The Finance & Resources Committee advises the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group on any matters relating to finance and assets/liabilities, including making recommendations to the Corporation.
Committee members
- Michael Clarke
- Claire Corneille
- Andrew McConnell
- Neil Warren
Downloads
Finance, People & Resources Committee Terms of Reference
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Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee reviews and determines the Corporation’s policy on the terms and conditions of employment of senior staff.
Committee members
- Claire Corneille
- Dmitry Fedotov
- Jayne King
- Andrew McConnell
Downloads
Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference
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Search & Governance Committee
The Remuneration Committee makes recommendations to the Corporation board on the structure, composition and balance of the Corporation group board, and its committees and the local governing boards at Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.
Committee members
- Andrew McConnell
- Dmitry Fedotov
- Claire Corneille
- Martyn Shaw
- Sam Wright
Downloads
Search & Governance Committee Terms of Reference
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Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
24-07-02 - Agenda.pdf
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For more detailed information or inquiries regarding our governance operations including requests for governor registers of interest please contact SCremore@HeartofYorkshire.ac.uk.
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