A Student Governor is a student chosen by other students to join the Board of Governors.

You’ll bring your unique student perspective to important discussions and decisions about the college. It’s not about passing on student feedback, it’s about making sure the student voice is part of every big decision.

• Shape the College’s Future: Help decide the direction of the college and make sure students’ needs are front and centre.
• Learn New Skills: Build confidence, improve your communication, and work with experienced Board members.
• Boost Your CV: Stand out to employers and universities by showing you’ve made a real impact.
• Meet New People: Work alongside Governors, College Managers, and other students.
• Make a Difference: See how your ideas and input can help improve college life for everyone.

The Board sets the college’s overall direction, manages finances, and makes sure everything runs smoothly.

They don’t run the day-to-day stuff, that’s up to the Principal and senior staff, but they make the big decisions that shape your college experience.

Check out the current Board members here.

You’ll get meeting papers ahead of time so you can read and be ready for meetings.

The Director of Governance & Compliance is there to support you ahead of, during and after meetings.

Meetings include presentations from staff, discussions, and decision-making.

You’ll be part of the action!

You’ll need to be able to attend these meetings:

If you’re appointed as a Student Governor, it’s really important that you:

• Attend all the meetings listed above – your voice is needed!
• Come prepared by reading the meeting papers and thinking about the topics in advance.

Being a Student Governor is a real responsibility, but don’t worry – you’ll get plenty of support and training to help you succeed. Your input makes a difference, so we need you to be present and ready to contribute!