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.

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

1. Instrument and Articles
2. Critical Incident Plan (incorporating Disaster Recovery)
3. Code of Conduct (for Gifts & Hospitality please refer to App. 5 on page 11)
4. Corporation Standing Orders
5. Corporation Committee Structure and Procedures
6. Financial Statements 2017
7. Financial Statements 2018
8. Health and Safety Policy
9. Risk Management Policy
10. Scheme of Delegation
11. Latest Ofsted Inspection Report
12. Confidentiality Statement
13. Committee Membership 2019-20
14. Schedule of Meetings 2019-20
15. Cycle of Business 2019-20
16. Governance Committee Structure Chart
17. Varndean College Students Union Constitution
18. Arrangements for obtaining the views of Staff and Students
19. Minutes of Governing Body Meetings
20. Varndean College STEM Building: Feasibility Study

Finance

• Risk Register
• Risk Management Action Plan
• Business Procedures
• Financial Regulations

Louise Pennington
Governance Director and Clerk to the Corporation