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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".

INSTRUMENT and 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 meets once a term. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday 3rd December 2020, 6pm - 8.30pm

CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY (Aug 2020)

VACANCIES:

There is a vacancy on the Governing Body for a Parent Governor. Expressions of interest are invited (eligibility applies). A ballot will be held to elect a volunteer to be appointed to a two year term of office.

There are also vacancies for Foundation Governors.

For further details contact the Clerk to the Governors, Eleanor Lewis, by email or telephone 020 8772 6062
Note: Being a governor is an unpaid but responsible role – DBS clearance will be required.

REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES	INFORMATION / GOOD PRACTICE
Instrument & Articles of Government (2015): ARTICLE 5 2 (b) Obtaining Views (2020) UK Corporate Governance Code (FRC 2018) Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE 2020) Audit Code of Practice July 2020 (ESFA) The Nolan Committee Report on Standards in Public Life “Leading Health & Safety at Work”	Inspection Handbook (July 2019) Inspection reports Ofsted London Child Protection Procedures DfE Governance Guide 2019
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)

Excellence Gateway

Email the Clerk to the Governors, Mrs Eleanor Lewis