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Guidance

National Leaders of Governance for further education

Find out about the role of National Leaders of Governance (NLGs) for further education (FE) and how NLGs support college improvement.

Updates to this page

From:
Department for Education
Published:
15 June 2018
Last updated:
15 May 2026
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  1. Added 'National Leaders of Governance for further education: assessment criteria'.

  2. Updated to reflect that the National Leader of Governance for further education programme is open for new applications.

  3. Updated to reflect applications are currently closed.

  4. Updated as the application window is now open.

  5. 'National Leaders of Governance for further education' has been updated. The latest round of applications to become a National Leader of Governance has closed.

  6. Applications are currently open and the guidance has been updated to reflect this.

  7. The content has been updated to clarify what's involved in becoming a National Leader of Governance. A link to sign up for email alerts about future recruitment rounds has been added.

  8. Updated as applications are closed.

  9. Updated application guidelines including the new recruitment round and added a new application form.

  10. Updated guidance for applicants with the new closing date of 11pm on 29 October 2019.

  11. Page updated to reflect the application window is currently closed.

  12. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

National Leaders of Governance for further education: guidance for applicants

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National Leaders of Governance for further education: assessment criteria

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Application form for National Leaders of Governance for FE programme

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Details

This guidance on the role of National Leaders of Governance (NLGs) in supporting college improvement includes information about:

  • how the NLGs for further education programme operates
  • who can apply

Applications can be made by:

  • serving chairs of governors or subcommittee chair at FE colleges
  • governance professionals at FE colleges

If you want to apply to become a National Leader of Governance, download the application form on this page and email the completed form to FE.Commissioner@education.gov.uk.

The deadline for applications is 2 June 2026.

We expect to invite shortlisted candidates to an assessment centre in early June 2026.

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