Corporate Information

The Governing Body operates within the legislative framework of the Further and Higher Education Act and the Education (Government of Further Education Colleges) Regulations 1992. It also has requirements placed on it by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA).

The Governing Body of Wakefield College determines its membership within the restraints which are clearly set out in the Instrument and Articles of Government. The Governing Body comprises 20 members. The majority of the members of the Governing Body lives, works, or has links within the Wakefield District.

The responsibilities of the Board of Governors are laid out in the Articles and cover key areas of the College’s activity including:

• the determination of the educational character and mission of the institution and the oversight of its activities;
• approving the quality strategy of the institution;
• 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 Governing Body has set the following mission and strategic priorities for the College:

“Transforming lives through learning...

...by inspiring young people, adults and employers through world-class learning and challenging them to fulfil their potential for the benefit of their communities.”

Strategic Priorities:

• To inspire people to learn
• To be a great place to work
• To develop an outstanding reputation
• To create an exciting environment which encourages learning
• To secure the College’s long-term financial health