Since incorporation in 1993, Holy Cross has been fully responsible for its own management and administration. The Governing Body operates within the legislative framework of the Learning and Skills Act 2000, and the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. Its function is to decide on strategic policy and the overall direction of the College, as well as to hold senior management accountable for the running of the College and adherence to its Mission.
Vacancies occur in the Governing body from time to time. If you would like to make a valuable contribution to your community and think that you might be interested in becoming a governor, then please contact us. Currently we have the following vacancy for our Governing body which is outlined here .
3 Male and 11 Female The makeup of the Governing Body represents the student profile well, and often includes student members from ethnic minority groups. The ethnic composition of the Governing Body is 86% white British/ Irish and 14% Asian/Other
This website is part of the governors' commitment to openness and transparency. The Governing Body believes that its business is open to public scrutiny and, with the exception of those items of business which are deemed to be confidential as defined within the Instrument of Government and Standing Orders, its policy is that minutes of the Governing Body should be available for public scrutiny.
EXTERNAL REVIEW OF GOVERNANCE - 2024
Following the External Review of Governance a report is produced. The following points were highlighted by the External Reviewer:
OVERALL FINDING ON BOARD EFFECTIVENESS:
There is much that is good about governance at Holy Cross College, with positive and strong Board interaction. There is a transparency of information and a healthy approach to evaluating how governance is operating…with the Board measuring impact on college strategy, effectiveness and outcomes.
STRENGTHS: among the strengths identified were
Below is a list of the current Governing Body.
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Type |
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Mr A Loster |
Foundation ( Chair of Governors) |
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Mrs C Vitti |
Principal |
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Mrs R Hyndman |
Staff |
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Mrs M Jones |
Co-opted |
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Mrs N Yorke-Robinson |
Foundation |
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Mr J McGrath |
Foundation |
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Mr M Milejski |
Foundation |
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Mr R Stevens |
Foundation |
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Mrs A Bolton |
Parent |
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Mrs H Stainton |
Associate Member |
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