National Leaders of Governance for further education: current national leaders
Updated 8 September 2023
Applies to England
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Overview
National Leaders of Governance (NLGs) are experienced college governors, governance professionals and clerks with a strong record of supporting college improvement. They provide mentoring and improvement support to governance boards.
NLGs can determine the best way to support the needs of the college(s) they are working with.
The NLG programme operates alongside the National Leaders of Further Education programme. It is part of the active support for colleges outlined in the guidance on college oversight support and intervention.
National Leaders of Governance
Heather Cross
Governance professional, Wiltshire College
Simon Perryman
Chair, Barnsley College
Elton D’Souza
Chair, West Suffolk College
Sandra Prail
Chair, South Hampshire College Group
Rob Lawson
Chair, Education Partnership North East
David Wright
Chair, Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Charles Buchanan
Chair, East Kent College (East Kent Colleges Group)
Wendy Stanger
Governance professional, East Coast College
Rachel Nicol
Governance professional, The Bedford College Group
Catherine Vinall
Governance professional, Chichester College Group
Lesley Davies
Chair designate, Cheshire College South & West
Information and queries
Colleges seeking support from a National Leader of Governance should contact the Office of the Further Education Commissioner at FEC.OPERATIONS@education.gov.uk.
The application process is currently closed to become a National Leader of Governance. If you would like to get in touch regarding future applications, email FE.Commissioner@education.gov.uk.
If you are interested in becoming a National Leader of Governance, further information and an application form is available in the National Leaders of Governance for further education guidance.