College Governance
Governor Duties
The role of the Corporation is in agreeing the strategic direction of the College, setting objectives and monitoring results, and supporting the College to provide a high-quality and effective learning experience for everyone who attends the College.
The Articles of Government list the seven responsibilities of the Governing Body as;
- the determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and oversight of its activities;
- the requirement to take account of staff and student views when reviewing the mission and purpose of the institution
- approving the quality strategy of the institution
- the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and safeguarding their assets;
- approving annual estimates of income and expenditure;
- the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts and the Clerk
- setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.
Governor profiles can be accessed here.
The Board and it's Committees
The Governing Body is made up of 15 people from different sectors of the local community (external governors), staff members and students. The Corporation Board meet four times a year, with an additional three Governor Development days.
There are additional Committees covering Curriculum, Quality & Standards; Finance & Resources; Audit; and Search & Governance. All Committees meet three times a year, with the exception of Search & Governance Committee, which meets as and when required – at least once per year.
Governance Documents
Governance Arrangements
Introduction to College Governance
Instrument & Articles of Government
Standing Orders of the Board
Code of Conduct for Governors
Policies & Procedures
Accountability Statement 2024
Whistleblowing Policy December 2023
Calderdale College Sub Contracting Rationale 2024
Financial Statements
Financial Statements 2023-24
Financial Statements 2022-23
Financial Statements 2021-22
Governance Calendar & Committee Membership 2024-25
Calendar of Meetings
Committee Membership
Committee Terms of Reference (due for renewal in November 2024)
Curriculum Quality & Standards Committee Terms of Reference 2024-25
Audit Committee Terms of Reference 2024-25
Finance & Resources Committee Terms of Reference 2024-25
Approved Minutes Archive
Governing Body
Curriculum, Quality & Standards Committee
Audit Committee
27 November 2023 (Joint Audit & F&R Committee)
Finance & Resources Committee
How to contact the clerk to the corporation
The Independent Clerk to the Corporation is Jane Taylor-Holmes, who can be contacted in the following ways:
Post
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
HX1 3UZ
Telephone
01422 399 303
Email
jane.taylor-holmes@calderdale.ac.uk
You can also contact the Chair of the Corporation at the address above. If you would like a paper copy of any of the documents on this page, please contact the Clerk to the Corporation.
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