Our Structure

Our Governing Body comprises prominent and well-respected figures from the local and wider communities that Education Partnership North East serves. They drive forward our ambitious strategic plan and vision of excellence.

The Corporation consists of members from all walks of life and a cross section of the communities which it serves including staff and students from both FE and HE.

Our Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and exciting new Strategic Vision are rooted in a fundamental belief that together, we can make a positive difference and build better futures for a changing world.

It depicts where our college group aims to be in the future, and what we will be known for when we get there.

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Governance structure

The structure consists of the Board of the Corporation (minimum of ten members) and six sub-committees:

Audit Committee is responsible for advising the Corporation Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of the College’s audit arrangements and risk management and control.
Curriculum, Quality and Student Experience Committee is responsible for ensuring the College provides an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of the local, regional and national economic needs, provides a high quality education and an outstanding student experience where all students are able to thrive.
Finance, Resources & Projects Committee is responsible for advising the Corporation Board on the financial position of the College including the solvency of the institution and the safeguarding of its assets, estate and resource matters.
Governance Committee is responsible for advising the Corporation Board on all aspects of corporate governance including membership, governor training and self-assessment.
Remuneration Committee is responsible for the performance and salary review and setting of Senior Post Holders.

Board of the Corporation

James Stuart (Chair), Alison Shaw (Vice Chair - North), Louise Bradford (Vice Chair - South), Ellen Thinnesen (Chief Executive), Ian Brown, Katie Carnegie (HE Student Governor) Pam Dawson, Louise Doyle, Julia Fox, Chris Jones, Abigail Wampamba Nassuna (FE Student Governor), Lyndsey O'Leary, Susan Pollard (Staff Governor), Darren Sterling, and Ian Ritchey.