Corporate Information

Coventry College is a Further Education Corporation established under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, and has the legal status of a charity exempt from registration.

The Corporation Board sits termly and is supported by committees. The Corporation and its committees set the strategy for the College and monitor performance and standards. As part of that role, the key policies and procedures of the College are reviewed and approved.

Senior Leadership Team

Carol Thomas

Carol Thomas

Principal & CEO

Gemma Knott MBA CMgr FCMI

Gemma Knott MBA CMgr FCMI

VP Business Growth, Engagement and Partnerships

Patrick Geary

Patrick Geary

VP Curriculum Innovation, Learner Experience and Performance

Rob Moore

Rob Moore

Chief Finance and Operating Officer

Governors

Carol Thomas

Carol Thomas

Principal & CEO

Anthony Gribben-Lisle

Anthony Gribben-Lisle

Chair of the Corporation and Independent Member

Tina Thorpe

Tina Thorpe

Chair of the Standards Committee

Donna Kendell

Donna Kendell

Independent Member

Rachel Barr

Rachel Barr

Independent Member

Rebecca Keeves

Rebecca Keeves

Independent Member

Jemma McKenzie

Jemma McKenzie

Independent Member

Jas Atwal

Jas Atwal

Business Support Staff Governor

Thomas Crane

Thomas Crane

Independent Member

Coventry College is seeking to appoint a Governor to its Corporation Board.

More details about the Governor appointment (PDF)

Find out about the roles and responsibilities of a Governor.

Corporation Member role description (PDF)

External Review of Governance

The Corporation carried out an External Review of Governance in Spring 2023, with Stone King.

Stone King stated in the report “This review recognises that the governing of Coventry College is focused on teaching and learning, is enthusiastic and committed, and is formed on a positive and challenging, constructive culture. From the available evidence, there are many encouraging indicators of a Governing Board that is continually seeking to act in the interests of learners. In this context, there are some actions which the Governing Board and its committees could adopt to achieve greater influence and impact for the benefit of teaching, learning and student welfare at Coventry College”.

View the action plan (PDF)

Goverance

The Corporation is responsible for determining the mission and strategic direction of the College, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College, and the safeguarding of its assets.

Published papers of all Corporation meetings are available for members of the public on request during normal opening hours.

If you would like to find out more about College Governance or have a general enquiry, please contact the College’s Head of Governance, Kay Kavanagh, by emailing [email protected]

Committees

Corporation Minutes