Format for Governors Meeting Minutes - Tyne Metropolitan College

item 9, Applications 2011/12: Mrs Kingham updated the Committee in MrJohnson’s absence, commenting that a review of applications from Norhamshowed that applications to TyneMet courses were higher than to the Sixth Form.Item 10, Marketing and Communications: Mrs Kingham reported that eight out often current applicants had cited QA Sixth Form as their first choice. Although thiscould not be regarded as a completely reliable statistic, Mrs Kingham commentedthat the College had received much positive feedback from parents and potentialstudents following such things as master classes and workshops.All other matters had been, or were being, taken forward as agreed.5. Committee Composition (Chair position) and Associate Member VacancyIt was noted that the TyneMet Board had appointed Mr Gordon to the Committeeas its Chair for the last meeting of the year as a replacement for Cllr Redfearn.The Associate Member vacancy had been covered under ‘Matters Arising’.The Committee noted the appointment of Mr Gordon to the Committee andthe progress made to find an Associate Member with an HE background.6. 2012/13 Committee Meeting DatesDates for next year’s Committee meetings were noted.The Chair asked Committee members if they would prefer to hold the planningmeeting before a Committee meeting or as a separate meeting. After somediscussion, it was agreed that the Committee meeting could be abbreviatedby transferring some standard reports to the planning meeting in order toinform discussion. A 5pm start on 6 November 2012 was agreed.Agendas6 Nov.7. Verbal Update from QA ExecutiveMr Stainthorpe gave a verbal update on the work of the QA Executive. Regularmonitoring reports had been received regarding application data, attendance,lesson observations, success rates and student, parent and staff survey results.Mr Vincent reported that he had responded to Gloucestershire College’s interestin the QA model for its Forest of Dean College to explore with a number of localschools. Since the visit, one of the schools had contacted Mr Stephenson.Mr Stainthorpe explained that he had focussed on introducing the IRIS processinto the QA schools as a means of improving teaching and learning.He had also worked with Mrs Bolton to develop the concept of shared ownershipamongst senior managers and pastoral tutors in the QA partner schools, and thedevelopment of a joint calendar for next year was underway.It was noted that Mr Stephenson would join TyneMet’s Board on 1 August 2012.There were still challenges regarding reciprocal arrangements between the QApartners and other sixth forms when it came to providing independent advice andguidance to help students make informed choices. It was felt that some of thehigh schools did not always respond positively to the request for direct access totheir year 11s to provide independent advice and guidance on post-16 education.Nevertheless, the latest banner stating that the College was the top provider forsupport for students was significant and these improvements were bearing fruit.Committee members noted the verbal update from the QASFC Executive.S:\Ros M\Clerk Corp\Website Minutes\2011_12\4. Oct 2012 Upload\Minutes QA6F 26 June 2012.docx 2