Governors – Varndean College

The Governors of Varndean College

The purpose of this governance section is to give an account of the role and responsibilities of the Governors at Varndean College. We believe that it is right and proper to be open and transparent about our activities and to place in the public domain as much information as is possible subject to rules of confidentiality.

The governing Body of Varndean College is an independent Corporation formed under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and comprises 17 members who are selected as follows: 10 Community Governors, the Principal (ex officio), 2 Staff Governors, 2 Parent Governors, 2 Student Governors. The Corporation operates within the Instruments and Articles of Government which detail the Governing Body’s powers, rules and regulations.

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Expressions of interest in becoming a Governor of the College are always welcome and in the first instance, please contact Louise Pennington (Governance Director/Clerk to the Corporation): lep@varndean.ac.uk

On this page, we include information about the Governing Body including details of its various Committees and standing orders.

Louise Pennington
Governance Director and Clerk to the Corporation

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The Governors of Varndean College