Guidance

FE Commissioner-led structure and prospects appraisals (SPA)

For further education (FE) colleges considering a commissioner-led SPA to assess restructuring options and help their college maintain financial sustainability.

Applies to England

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This guidance is for all members of a college governing body. It applies to:

  • FE colleges
  • sixth-form colleges
  • specialist designated institutions

It is about how FE institutions can consider a commissioner-led SPA if they think they may need to restructure to ensure their college maintains financial sustainability to deliver high-quality education.

Colleges wishing to conduct their own SPA can read ‘Further education funding: structure and prospects appraisals guidance’.

Published 13 June 2018
Last updated 15 December 2022 + show all updates
  1. 'Further Education Commissioner-led structure and prospects appraisals' document updated to reflect changes affecting colleges and SPAs, including the Skills and Post 16 Education Act 2022 and the introduction of Active Support, pre-SPA strategic reviews and post-merger reviews.

  2. First published.