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St FRANCIS XAVIER 6th FORM COLLEGE

Page 1 of 13 Eleanor Lewis, Clerk to the Governors, , tel 020 8772 6062

MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Monday 6th July 2015, 6pm

MINUTES

PRESENT: Mr John Opara, Chair, Foundation Governor 6.12pm

Mrs Stella Flannery, Principal

Mr Michael Belfourd, Vice Chair, Foundation Governor

Ms Sandra Jones, Co-opted Governor

Mr Paul Barber, Foundation Governor Ms Paddy Rowe, Co-opted Governor

Mr Richard Vianello, Foundation Governor

Ms Olivia-Hope Butler, Student Governor

Mr Colin Garvey, Foundation Governor Mr Joao Lopes Albuquerque, Student Governor

Mrs Simona Spazzini, Foundation Governor

Mrs Karen Thompson, Staff Governor (non-teaching)

Mrs Catharine Johnston, Foundation Governor

Miss Helen Everett, Staff Governor (teaching)

Ms Patricia Cummings, Foundation Governor

Miss Francesca Doran, Foundation Governor 6.14pm

IN ATTENDANCE: Mrs E Lewis, Clerk to the Governors Mr A Taylor, Associate Principal Mr Belfourd opened the meeting at 6pm. It was quorate throughout. Items 2 and 3 were taken following item 10, after Mr Opara joined the meeting.

1. OPENING PRAYER: Offered by Mrs Flannery.

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR: Mr Colin Garvey was the only nomination and was duly and unanimously elected Chair unopposed for a one year term for the academic year 2015 – 16. Ms Cummings recommended that a formal succession plan put in place to prepare and train potential new nominees for the future.

3. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR: One nomination had been received. Mr Michael Belfourd was unanimously

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elected unopposed to serve as Vice Chair for one year, for the academic year, 2015 - 16.

4. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Had been received from Fr Will Hebborn, Foundation Governor and were accepted. Mr Mick Lucas was also absent.

5. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS: There were none.

6. MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY: Mr Belfourd: 6.1. Welcomed Mrs Simona Spazzini, Foundation Governor, appointed to a four

year term of office from 11th March 2015. Serving on the Audit Committee. 6.2. Welcomed Ms Olivia-Hope Butler and Mr Joao Lopes Albuquerque new

student governors, terms of office to July 2016 6.3. Bade farewell to: Ms Beryl McCormack and Ms Rhia Gibbs (outgoing Student

Governors) 6.4. Extended thanks to Mrs Karen Thompson, Support Staff Governor, stepping

down with effect from 7th July 2015

7. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 24th March 2015: included in the papers and previously circulated on 20th April 2015 were agreed as a true and accurate record and endorsed for signing by Mr Opara.

8. MATTERS ARISING (other than covered by agenda items):

8.1. Strategic Plan 2015 – 18: (item 10.10 in minutes). It was noted that the plan had been taken out of draft and circulated on 6th May 2015 closing the agreed consultation.

9. CHAIRS ACTION: There was none to report

10. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT TO GOVERNORS: Mrs Flannery introduced her report, no 68, which had been included in the papers. The report cross-referenced the Strategic Plan 2015 – 18 and was supported by appendices which included articles, data, photographs and an Ofsted publication “The Future of Education Inspection – Understanding the changes”. [Mr Opara joined the meeting during this item and took the Chair.]

10.1. Introduction: Reviewed the manifesto of the new government in context for the college and sector and outlined the SFX responses.

10.2. Progress against in year Strategic Objectives: (Curriculum Reform; AS/A2 Results – raising TLA; Lateness and Financial Health). It was noted that the examination outcomes would be reviewed in the Autumn term and reported to the Curriculum standards and Quality Committee (CSQ) meeting in September. Miss Doran asked whether the lateness policy had deterred students who were running late from attending at all. Mrs Flannery explained that the pattern showed they arrived late but were not absent.

10.3. Strategic Planning – Moving Forward: Affirmed the primary strategic concentrations: financial health; managing A Level and BTEC reforms; considering the apprenticeship route; becoming a centre of excellence for the



UAL pre-university diplomas and investigating soft federations for better procurement and/or shared services or delivery.

10.4. Risk Management: Noted the annual report and summary of top ten at appendix C. In response to an enquiry from Miss Doran it was explained that Health and Safety had moved up two places in the ranking order in response to the outcome of the elective internal audit which had raised two recommendations being monitored by the Audit Committee.

10.5. Curriculum Reform and Development: Ms Cummings sought clarification on work placements for students, noting in response that all leaners on vocational “BTEC” courses participate. It was noted that staff also undertake curriculum placements and that a current teacher placement had the potential to evolve into an apprenticeship arrangement. Governors discussed, with concern, how the new GCSE grading is going to work and the impact on entry qualifications and standards for the college.

10.6. Quality and Standards: noted that the annual Quality and Review Monitoring visit from Pearson had been signed off with satisfaction. Governors were informed about the new CIF (Common Inspection Framework) to take effect from September 2015. Mrs Flannery will give a presentation to governors in the autumn on the revised inspection approach.

10.7. Student Recruitment: noted a year by year comparison since 2009 and the highest number of acceptances achieved to date. The Marketing and Recruitment team was commended for the range of strategies and events that were being used to attract and retain applicant students.

10.8. Key Performance Indicators: Data appended to the report was examined and acknowledged that the overall in year retention level had been maintained whilst students on the first year of their course had dropped and needs attention. Challenges maintaining staffing cover in the Business Department were discussed.

10.9. Freedom of Information Requests: The volume and nature of enquiries were discussed with reference to the summary appended to the report.

10.10. Permanent Exclusions: Incidents were reviewed.

10.11. Curriculum Enrichment: Staff and students were applauded for their activities, accomplishments, photographs which had been highlighted.

10.12. HE Work: A report reviewing the year, 2014 – 15 and setting out plans for the coming year, 2015 – 16 was received noting the structured approach being implemented to support and boost applications to top universities.

10.13. Staffing Matters: The appended list of staff leaving was reviewed by Mrs Flannery and an unusual veer to the Independent sector was identified. Tribute was paid to Mr Clive Powell who had retired after 36 years of teaching



and leadership at SFX and Clapham College and Mr Wendell James after 14 years of service.

10.14. Catholic Identity: Staff had attended the Catholic Identity event that afternoon which had focused on where and how the college mission had grown organically over the years. Mrs Flannery will share outcomes of the day and how values and identity as a “Catholic College for all” can be supported going forward at the next meeting. The Roll of Honour board in the Chapel with the ceramic poppies from the Tower of London were noted pictorially in the appendix. Mr Garvey asked what steps were being taken to address and prevent radicalisation in the college. Mrs Flannery assured governors that the duty on her team and staff members was understood. Measures were being implemented and examples of best practice sought to ensure students were not being exposed to materials (electronic or paper) or influences that might draw them into terrorism. The content of talks by outside speakers is assessed by the senior team and remain present throughout presentations. Mrs Flannery expressed her thanks to Mr Opara and he returned his thanks and good wishes to staff.

11. STUDENT GOVERNORS’ REPORT: no report was made

12. ORAL REPORTS FROM GOVERNORS COMMITTEES:

12.1. Audit committee: With reference to Appendix A of the agenda, Mr Vianello, Vice Chair reported that since the previous meeting the Audit Committee had:

12.1.1. Met on 12th May 2015, chaired by Mr Lucas. Mrs Flannery and Mr Taylor were in attendance along with Mr Mike Cheetham (Head of IAS) and Ms Jennifer Bosiacki on behalf of Buzzacott. Draft minutes were noted to be posted on the college website.

12.1.2. Welcomed Mrs Simona Spazzini to the committee. Her appointment to the Audit Committee was formally ratified by the full Governing Body.

12.1.3. Agreed the (external) audit approach plans for the year end 31st July 2015 Financial Statements, Regularity and TPA audits as presented by Buzzacott Auditors. Fee estimates exclusive of VAT for the audit work were set out in the plan and were noted to have increased because of the augmented scope to advise on the trading / commercial work. The fee for year-end 31st July 2015 was estimated to be £10,300 (£9,200 for 2014) for the accounts; £2,250 (£2,200 for 2014) for the regularity work and £825 (£800 for 2014) for the TPA. Total estimate £13,375 (£12,700 for 2014). At the request of the committee, Mrs Searle had subsequently confirmed her rationale for the accounting treatment of government grants and valuation of property. Plan accepted.



12.1.4. Received the College Risk Register and action plan updated for summer 2015. No change had been made to the policy. This had been included in the papers for the meeting. There had been no revision to the ranking and weighting of the risks on the register. The committee had received a verbal risk management monitoring report from Mrs Flannery and Mr Taylor. It was noted that funding remains the number one risk on the register and student recruitment ranks second.

12.1.5. Agreed an internal audit strategy for 2015 – 16 which will include an autumn term review of the learner journey from application to enrolment in response to Risk 2 on the register. The fee for delivery of the 9½ day plan by Baker Tilly at a daily rate of £555 is £5,273 (excl VAT). This represents an increase in fees of 2.5% on the previous year with a saving of half a day. Following discussion on how the scope of the internal audit had been determined based on an agreed three year cycle which takes into account major risks and the Board Assurance Framework, the strategy was approved.

12.1.6. Noted the college internal audit action report.

12.1.7. Reviewed the design and effectiveness of the Board Assurance Framework (included in the papers for the meeting) and considered how the committee could evaluate all areas to provide assurance. The committee decided that the framework should be divided up and risks cross-referenced and assigned to the agendas of the committee or full Board meeting best placed to report assurance back to the Audit Committee.

12.1.8. Discussed the process of evaluation of the effectiveness of governance for 2014 – 15 and agreed to explore ideas with the full Governing Body.

12.1.9. Agreed a timetable of meetings for 2015 – 16.

12.1.10. Reviewed the committee terms of reference approved in July 2014 to take account of typing corrections at 1.2 and an update to change Finance & General Purposes Committee to Finance & Resources. The committee also decided to review the terms of reference on a two year cycle from the next review in May 2016. Approved

12.1.11. Completed a review of effectiveness and membership of the committee including training and development needs.

12.1.12. The committee will next meet on Tuesday 24th November 2015 partly in joint session with the F&R committee to receive the report of the end of year audits.



12.2. Finance and Resources Committee: With reference to Appendix B of the agenda, Mr Belfourd reported that since the last Governors meeting the Finance & Resources Committee had:

12.2.1. Met on 23rd June 2015, chaired by Mr Belfourd. Mr Taylor and Mrs Searle were in attendance.

12.2.2. Welcomed Ms Patsy Cummings to her first meeting.

12.2.3. Noted a benchmarking report showing community education class fees are not under-priced but are in the lower price range compared with other colleges despite an increase for the coming year and will remain under review.

12.2.4. Confirmed that information had been provided to the Diocese regarding the use of college estate.

12.2.5. Received a detailed written Premises and Accommodation report from Mr Taylor which reported a final underspend of £8,650.04 adjusted costs against budget for the BCIF 14-15 project. Agreed a programme of works for 2015 – 16 – the cost (£96k) is included in the budget for the year - and reviewed the areas that could not be afforded this year. Noted that two bids to the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) had not been successful and acknowledged the priority of one of those projects to provide controlled access arrangements ie turnstile security. An appeal has been lodged and the outcome was awaited at the time of the meeting. The committee had conclude that if the appeal was not successful the college should finance it (£180k) from reserves and the annual capital fund. The project would be time critical. The Governing Body was informed that the appeal had been rejected.

12.2.6. Scrutinised and noted the monthly commentary; management accounts and cash flow of the college to the end of May 2015 in discussion with the College Accountant, Mrs Searle. Governors are sent the monthly reports and are invited to ask questions of the committee. The committee noted that the accounts agree with the forecast for the year.

12.2.7. Examined the financial plan / forecast for years ending 31st July 2015, 2016 and 2017 incorporating the college budget for 2015 - 16. The plan had been included in the papers for the meeting along with a commentary paper. The predictions in the plan are for a financial health grade assessment of “Good” for each of the three years and shows an operating surplus of £3k for the current year (compared with budgeted deficit of £121k); an operating deficit of £66k in 2016 and operating deficit of £83k in 2017 (excluding FRS17). An allowance of 1% for staff cost of living increases had been included. On behalf of the committee, Mr Belfourd recommended the three year financial plan and budget for approval and



confirmed that recommendations from the Remuneration Committee had been taken into account. Plan incorporating the budget for 2015 – 16 was noted and approved.

12.2.8. Received a detailed written funding / financial projections illustrative paper from Mr Taylor which underpinned the financial plans and reinforced the importance of income generation to supplement the recurrent grant. The paper pointed the committee to the need to develop strategies to contain staffing costs. The declining funding level was presented graphically from 2011/12 to 2016 / 17. Attention was drawn again to the paper “Commentary on Financial Forecast 2015 – 2017” which how the accrued surplus built up since 09-10 would be slowly released to mitigate the deficit budgets, up until 2017-18. Governors were reminded that the College has a strong financial reserve on which to draw if required. Mr Belfourd encouraged Governors to look at the cash flow. The funding cycle and methodology was outlined for the benefit of newer governors.

12.2.9. Noted that a written confirmation of financial health grading based on return of the accounts for year end July 2014 had been received from the EFA.

12.2.10. Noted the LPFA secure income stream assessment.

12.2.11. Considered whether the remaining £100k of the loan facility with the AIB should be surrendered or drawn down. The committee had decided that this would only be drawn down if needed to fund the turnstile project.

12.2.12. Agreed, subject to some revisions (which had been made to the version in the papers for this meeting) College Financial Regulations1 including discrete regulations for the trading subsidiary, SFX Corporate Services Ltd (“SCS”) and the Travel and Subsistence Policy to come into effect on 1st August 2015. Approved.

12.2.13. Monitored investments by receiving the Treasury Management Report. Total investments as reported in the monthly accounts currently total £1,568,000. The two deposit accounts with the Allied Irish will be reviewed at the September meeting in advance of the maturity dates on each. The committee put on record that the current investments are maintained at AIB with due consideration, despite the Treasury Management Policy in place which requires investments to be made with institutions that achieve credit ratings greater to or equal to the three main rating agencies.

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12.2.14. Received an update on college insurance arrangements at the end of the second year of the three year contract with Marsh which reported satisfaction with the way the contract is operating particularly the extension of cover provided for the Trading Subsidiary without charge. Arrangements for the coming third year would be confirmed by college management on 8th July.

12.2.15. Received a summary report on the Trading Subsidiary, SFX Corporate Services Ltd (SCS) following the first Board meeting held on 16th June 2015. It was confirmed that the appointment of two more Directors would not attract any further insurance or registration costs. The committee accepted the appointment of Mrs Eleanor Lewis and Mr Shah Ali as Directors. Governor representation will remain with Mrs Flannery and the SCS Board will follow the recommendation to appoint a director with an independent voice (neither governor nor management) potentially someone with a legal background. Challenging targets have been set for the company and a structure is being framed to deliver those. The subsidiary will report to the F&R committee three times a year. It will be a separate financial entity.

12.2.16. Noted two contracts that are due for renewal for the Electronic Registration system and the photocopier service – the latter of which is more likely to require a full tender process due to the value of the contract. The committee had given permission for agreement to be confirmed by email to avoid delay to the decision making process.

12.2.17. Agreed the schedule of meetings and business for 2015 – 16 subject to inclusion of SCS as a standing item of business.

12.2.18. Discussed how areas of responsibility could be reviewed and reported back to the Audit Committee and agreed that the agenda should cross-reference relevant parts of the Board Assurance Framework.


12.2.20. Reviewed the committee terms of reference approved in July 2014 to incorporate reporting from the Trading Subsidiary. Revised version approved.

12.2.21. The committee is scheduled to meet next on Tuesday 22nd September 2015.

12.3. Curriculum standards & Quality Committee: With reference to Appendix C of the agenda, Mrs Johnston reported that since the last Governors meeting the Curriculum standards & Quality Committee had:



12.3.1. Met on 10th June 2015, chaired by Mrs Johnston to focus on the Staff Experience and Learner Voice. Mr Andy Taylor and Ms Jacqui Houston (Head of HR) were in attendance.

12.3.2. Received a briefing from Mrs Flannery on the new appraisal-related pay framework for Sixth Form Colleges (SFCs) and the discussions and preparation underway to introduce the scheme by 1st September 2015. The scheme is a significant change requiring comprehensive training. The committee was confident that everything necessary is being done towards implementation.

12.3.3. Considered the qualitative and quantitative methods used to review the Learner Voice. Examined a detailed summary of the responses from the learner survey and how this feeds into action planning and performance review management. It was noted that there had been a rate of 80% participation in the student survey.

12.3.4. Received a report on the adult learner experience garnered from course evaluations for community education evening and day classes. The committee had concluded that the report summarised a well received and well run programme with some niggles and grumbles but no formal complaints.

12.3.5. Received updated HR policies and procedures presented by Ms Houston with a written summary showing where changes had been made based on SFCA2 models; good practice and advice from Xpert HR. The overhauled policies (Safer Recruitment; Bullying & Harassment; Capability; Disciplinary; Grievance and Redundancy) with supporting flow charts included hearing procedures had been examined in detail and were approved by the committee. The delegation of responsibility by the Principal as reformed in revised Instrument and Articles of Government (drafted by CES and approved by Trustees) to take effect from 7th July 2015 will support the enactment of the policies. Three policies for Senior Post Holders were also presented. The policies were approved subject to minor modification to bring them in line with the staff policies and clear lines of reporting. In proposing the policies, Mrs Johnston explained that the catalyst had been a recent appeal which had prompted a review of when appeals should go to governors and what the levels of authority are within the management structure. The policies approved by the committee were duly adopted.

12.3.6. Discussed the appeals procedure aiming to finalise a process which reflects the SFCA procedures with guidelines to set out the expectations and responsibilities for governors hearing and / or chairing an appeal

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including the presentation of evidence. Mrs Johnston and Ms Houston are, between them, reviewing the Guidelines for Governors hearing appeals drafted by Mrs Johnston alongside the processes set out in the revised HR policies. Training will be organised for all governors on hearing appeals.

12.3.7. Received a report summarising governor training from September 2013 to June 2015 and reflected on the range and also the additional topics delivered by briefings and reports in preparation for and during meetings. Supported active cascading and review of conferences and training. Governors are kept informed of what training opportunities are available and were urged to take advantage of what is on offer. It was noted that topics arising from this committee and through other committee reviews, recommended for governor training for the coming year are: Appeals; The Prevent Duty; The new Common Inspection Framework and Finance updates.

12.3.8. Agreed revisions to the Governor Training and Development Policy. Approved for adoption.

12.3.9. Considered how the new Chair of Governors might be supported and agreed a programme should be drawn up including mentoring (possibly drawing on support from NLG) and adoption of a clear role description. It was agreed that this should be followed through and that further engagement with Ian Philipps would be beneficial.

12.3.10. Discussed induction to the committee and governance for the new Associate Principal joining the College in the new academic year.

12.3.11. Discussed how areas of responsibility could be reviewed and reported back to the Audit Committee for parts of the Board Assurance Framework relevant to the committee.


12.3.13. The committee is scheduled to meet next on 29th September 2015 chaired by Mr Garvey.

12.4. Appeal Committee: had not met since last meeting

12.5. Remuneration Committee: Mr Garvey had chaired the committee which had met on 16th June 2015. He confirmed that a report on the appraisal of the Principal and Chair had been received and endorsed and the committee had made recommendations to Mr Belfourd, Chair of the F&R Committee to consider for the budget. The costs had been accepted.



GOVERNANCE:

12.6. Instrument & Articles of Government: A resolution to replace the College’s Instrument and Articles (2009) had been set out in the agenda. Mr Barber was invited to outline the process and principles which had led to the substantive changes introduced by the revised Instrument and Articles of Government to be adopted. A copy had been included in the papers for the meeting. Mr Barber presented the new set noting that the order had been moved around and as a consequence the Instrument (“the constitution”) was shorter and the Articles (how the college is run) longer. The schedule setting out the composition of the governing body for SFX was noted to be at the end of the Instrument and unchanged from the present composition. He said that the opportunity for a fresh look at them had been provided by the Education Act and in drafting them the CES3 in consultation with ACVIC4 had aimed to: 1.Create a common set across Catholic SFCs 2. Take the opportunity to strengthen the Catholic identity 3. Improve the drafting and re-ordering 4. Leave as much application to a Governing Body / College as possible by ensuring the content of the I&As was no more prescriptive than the law requires. Governors discussed the practical concept of senior post holders and the introduction of Senior Catholic Posts to clarify the permissible parameters for delegation of functions and decision making. Mr Barber confirmed that the intention is to create greater flexibility for a governing body to interpret the Articles. ACTION: Revisit standing orders and delegation of functions in procedures. Following discussion and explanation of other aspects of the revised Instrument and Articles it was unanimously agreed to pass the following resolution: “On 17th March 2015, the Trustees of the College, the Archdiocese of Southwark provided a written consent for the College to replace its Instrument and Articles of Government in the form attached to this resolution. Pursuant to the above recited consent, on the 6th day of July 2015 the Governing Body resolved that: (a) the existing Instrument of Government shall, in its entirety, be replaced by the new Instrument of Government attached to this resolution, in accordance with clause 21 of the existing Instrument of Government; (b) the existing Articles of Government shall, in their entirety, be replaced

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by the new Articles of Government attached to this resolution, in accordance with article 26 of the existing Articles of Government; (c) the new Instrument and Articles of Government shall come into effect immediately upon the passing of this resolution; and (d) the Governing Body shall notify the Archdiocese of Southwark and the Catholic Education Service of the terms of this resolution.” The revised Instrument and Articles were thereby duly adopted and the resolution passed and signed by Mr Opara.

12.7. Review of arrangements for obtaining views of staff and students: The statement of arrangements had been updated to relate to Article 2 (b) of the revised I&As; was reviewed and readopted. It was agreed that ongoing oversight should sit with the CSQ committee.

12.8. Code of Good Governance for English Colleges: The code had been published on 31st March 2015. Mr Barber advised the Board that the CES had taken the view, following discussion including at ACVIC, that the code was not written in a way that is suitable for Catholic SFCs. The CES would work on an alternative and was in discussion with DfE. The Code would not be adopted.

12.9. Consultation: – Mrs Flannery tabled a document produced by the AoC published in June 2015 entitled “Sixth form colleges and academy status”. Governors contributed ideas and comments to an in-depth discussion about the future vision and sustainability of the sixth form sector and the pros and cons of academisation / federation / merger which flowed from an address Peter Mucklow, Sixth Form College Commissioner and Director, Young People, responsible for funding Sixth Form Colleges had made to the SFCA summer conference. Mrs Flannery had attended the conference and was seeking views from governors about how much work they wished her to do. She informed them that she was attending a meeting of the ACVIC Principals later in the week in response to interest from the DfE in them working together to explore the future options. There was a wide ranging debate which took account of the need to consider the views of the Bishops and Diocesan Trustees and recounted personal knowledge of mergers between local authorities and of other colleges. It was recognised that the governing body has a hard won autonomy and freedom already; the college is in good financial health and there was no need to take hasty decisions. It was concluded that further investigation would be worthwhile to inform understanding and future discussion about the variety of options that might be considered.

12.10. Self-Assessment: Each committee is undergoing its own evaluation of effectiveness at each meeting. It was agreed to build self-assessment into a focus event in the autumn term as this had been productive last year.

12.11. Vacancy: Efforts to recruit a parent governor and plans to hold the election for a support staff governor in the autumn term were noted.

12.12. Safeguarding Responsibility: Ms Jones had nothing to report at this meeting.



12.13. Follow up / planning Governors focus morning: It was agreed that the working group (Ms Jones, Mr Garvey and Mr Lucas) should consider topics and dates. Clerk to co-ordinate date and topics.

12.14. Feedback from meetings / conferences: Ms Rowe reported her attendance with Ms Cummings at an AoC regional forum held at Barclays in Canary Wharf which had focused on bank finance available to colleges.

13. SCHEDULE OF DATES & BUSINESS for 2015 – 16: The draft schedule was agreed.

14. ARE GOVERNORS SATISFIED THAT THE INFORMATION RECEIVED AND ALL DECISIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING ARE CENTRED ON IMPROVING THE EXPERIENCE AND LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS AT St FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION? Governors confirmed this unanimously.

15. ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Thanks and appreciation were extended to Mr Opara for his eleven years of service as Chair of Governors. He will continue to serve as a foundation governor. Mr Opara returned his thanks.

The meeting closed at 8.40pm SIGNED: DATE:

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