Governance for a Changing FE Sector: Insight, Challenge & Real-World Practice

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Monday 2 February | 11:00am–3:00pm (coffee from 10:30am; a simple buffet lunch will be provided free of charge) | Morley College London, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HT 

Further education is entering a period of renewal, and governance teams are at the heart of whether colleges can meet the moment. This session brings together governance professionals from across the sector for a focused, practical and highly interactive day designed to sharpen judgement, strengthen boards, and widen your professional network. 

We’re keeping the format simple and effective: strong speakers, real case studies from inside and outside FE, structured discussion, and plenty of time for genuine connection over a light buffet lunch. 

What you’ll gain 

Expect insights you can use immediately drawn from healthcare, financial services, higher education, government, charities and FE itself. The session will dive into the realities governance professionals face: building diverse and effective boards, spotting pressure points early, navigating risk, and strengthening succession pipelines. 

Whether you’re new to FE governance or have years of experience, the cross-sector perspective is deliberately designed to challenge assumptions and refresh your thinking. 

Key themes 

• Succession planning and building future capacity 
• Board recruitment and broadening diversity 
• Warning signs and red flags: what experienced reviewers really notice 
• Board development and strengthening performance 

Our speakers 

Michael Davis | Chair of Governors at Capital City College and Chief Executive of NatCen | LinkedIn
Michael brings a rare mix of FE passion, national leadership roles, commercial experience, and deep insight from across the public sector. 

Giles Peel BSc FCG | Governance & Risk Specialist; Former Head of Governance Advisory Practice, DAC Beachcroft | LinkedIn
Giles is a seasoned board adviser with decades of experience helping organisations navigate risk, scrutiny and change across multiple regulated sectors. 

Hosted by 

Paul Aristides | Partner and Head of FE Practice | Anderson Quigley | LinkedIn

Helene Usherwood | Senior Partner and Board Practice Lead| Anderson Quigley | LinkedIn

Together bringing over forty years of board recruitment and advisory experience across FE, HE, health, government and the wider public sector.