London South East Education Group
London and South East Education Group was formed in 2018, encompassing Bromley College (with its eight campuses), multi-academy trust (with its seven schools) and two apprenticeship companies. This new over-arching organisation reflects our growth since the merger and position as south east London's leading educational provider. The Group includes the Further Education Colleges in the London Boroughs of Bromley, Bexley and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The Academies are in Bromley and Bexley.
The group is key in helping people gain the skills they need for today’s fast-moving world and achieve their potential. This is vital for our students, our communities, and the country’s economy.
London South East Colleges Board
The London South East Colleges Board has ultimate overall responsibility for the performance of the further education colleges within the Group.
The London South East Colleges Board has the following responsibilities that it cannot delegate to another body:
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The determination and development of the educational character and mission of the institution;
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The approval of the annual estimates of income and expenditure;
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The responsibility for ensuring the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and for safeguarding their assets;
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The appointment of the Chief Executive, Principal or holder of a senior post; The appointment of the Clerk; and
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The modification or revocation of the Articles of Government.
One of the critical tasks of the London South East Colleges Board is to monitor performance against agreed strategic objectives and to hold the Executive to account for the performance of the Colleges within the Group.
Committees
The committees which serve the London South East Colleges Board are as follows:
The Group Audit Committee
The main responsibility of this committee is to advise the governing body on how well the College's internal control systems (e.g. finance, IT, etc.) are working. It has a key role in acting as an 'independent arm' to ensure the information provided to the governing body – and the systems that generate it – are robust and accurate. In other words, the committee is the governing body's 'eyes and ears'. The members must be capable of independent, authoritative and objective consideration of complex and potentially sensitive issues and must provide impartial advice to the governing body.
The Group Finance Committee
The main responsibility of this committee is to advise the governing body on all aspects of its finances, financial policies and controls (e.g. annual budgets, capital expenditure and funding). Its members determine the College's investment and borrowing programmes and review the financial regulations regularly. They also recommend the annual accounts to the governing body for approval.
The Group Search Committee
The committee advises the governing body on the appointment of its members, to identify nominations in respect of vacancies, and to consider the composition and balance of the board and its committees. It monitors members' attendance at all meetings and undertakes periodical skills audits to balance the range of skills and experience of the governing body.
The Group Remuneration Committee
The committee’s responsibility is to make recommendations to the Corporation on the remuneration and benefits of the Principal and other senior post-holders.
To view our complete group structure, click here.
Standing orders are published annually and made available to all governors.
