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Governance

The Group’s Corporation is known as the East Kent Colleges Group Governing Body. The Governing Body has an agreed Public Value Statement. Its members consist of volunteers who are drawn from the community, and a staff and student member from the Group.

The Governors offer experience from sectors such as business, local government, education and the public service sector. Independent members are appointed by the Governing Body and the Staff Governor is elected by the staff of the Group. The student Governor is elected by the students of the group.

Governing Body Members

The Group’s Corporation is known as East Kent Colleges Group’s Governing Body. Its members consist of volunteers who are drawn from the community, and a staff and student member from the Group.

Governing Body Minutes

To ensure compliance with legislation such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and with due regard for the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Scheme of Delegation

The Scheme of Delegation outlines the responsibilities of the Group, Governing Body and Local Boards, Colleges and business units under the Education Act 2011.

Instruments and Articles of Government

The Group’s Instrument and Articles of Government determine the duties and responsibilities of the Governing Body.

Contact the Chairman of the Governing Body

The Chair of the Governing Body is Charles Buchanan. Contact the Chair of the Governing Body through the Group Director of Governance:

Group Director of Governance
EKC Group, Ramsgate Road
Broadstairs, Kent
CT10 1PN

We are a group of six community-based colleges

Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.