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The Governing Body

St. Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is a voluntary Sixth Form College in the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Southwark and is an exempt charity for establishing, maintaining or advancing the Catholic religion in the Diocese.

It is a Sixth Form College Corporation. The Governing Body is known as "The Governing Body of St. Francis Xavier Sixth Form College".

An external review of governance has taken place and the report has been received by the Governing Body.  The report will be subject to discussion by the GB in the new academic year.

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INSTRUMENT & ARTICLES OF GOVERNMENT:
The Instrument and Articles of Government currently in force came into effect on 6th July 2015. 

FULL BOARD MEETINGS:
The Governing Body holds its main meeting once a term. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on: 
Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 6pm 


Current Members of the Governing Body

VACANCIES:

Have you ever thought about becoming a College Governor and having an impact on the success of the college?
There are currently vacancies on the Governing Body of SFX for:

Foundation Governors (will be appointed by the Bishop based on reference from Parish Priest) view an advertisment here
 
Eligibility criteria will apply and DBS clearance will be required. 

We are particularly seeking volunteers with current skills and expertise in HR, but if you feel you have other talents to offer please do come forward. Governors are not remunerated but it is a valued, interesting, rewarding and responsible role using, gaining and developing transferrable skills.  Training is provided.

Contact the Clerk to the Governors, Clare Baskott by email or telephone 020 8772 6062 to find out more.

 

REQUIREMENTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
INFORMATION / GOOD PRACTICE

Instrument & Articles of Government (2015):

ARTICLE 5 2 (b) Obtaining Views (2024)

UK Corporate Governance Code (FRC 2018)

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024

Audit Code of Practice April 2023 (ESFA)

The Nolan Committee Report on Standards in Public Life

“Leading Health & Safety at Work”

Inspection Handbook (Sept 2022)

Inspection reports Ofsted

London Child Protection Procedures

DfE Governance Guide 2022

 

TRAINING AND SUPPORT  

 

 

Links to related websites:

OFSTED

ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency)

CES (Catholic Education Service)

SFCA (Sixth Form Colleges Association)

AoC (Association of Colleges)

The Education Commission (for the Archdiocese of Southwark)

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