<p> C(13)3</p><p>Minutes Meeting of the Corporation Wednesday 10 July 2013 at 4.30pm SB2 – Science Building</p><p>Present : Bruce Adams Emma O’Neill Grace Bryant Karnail Pannu Malcolm Cameron John Petitt Bill Grady Daniela Shanly Barry Holliman Mike Steyn Bob Lewin John Wilder (Chair) Philip Love</p><p>Apologies: Jade Eeles Frank Pitkin John Holland Cllr Colin Rayner</p><p>In attendance: Anne Entwistle VP Safeguarding & Student Services Designate David Marshman VP Finance & Corporate Services Gillian May VP Curriculum & Quality [Principal Designate] Tracy Reeve Clerk to the Corporation Jill Small Projects Manager </p><p>Presentation: Governors page on Moodle 2. The meeting was preceded by a presentation from Neil Prior, Head of E-Learning at BCA. This demonstrated the new Governors’ page which had been set up on Moodle 2. This would contain background briefing, key BCA documents and detailed performance data to enable Governors to monitor performance on an ongoing basis. Individuals used their new user IDs and logged-on to have a look at the page and what it would contain. The Chair commended this new facility and asked that the Clerk and E-Learning Manager develop an aide-memoire for governors to clearly outline how they should log onto Moodle remotely. Members were informed that the new Moodle 2 page would be available from the end of July 2013. Action: The Clerk and E-Learning Manager to develop an aide-memoire for governors to clearly outline how they should log onto Moodle remotely, (for issue by 30th September 2013). </p><p>42/13 Apologies Apologies had been received from Jade Eeles, John Holland, Frank Pitkin, and Colin Rayner. The Chair welcomed Anne Entwistle to the meeting. </p><p>43/13 Notification of any other business There was no other business.</p><p>1 C(13)3</p><p>44/13 Notification of Members interests The Chair notified the meeting that regarding agenda item 6(ii), he knew Samantha Kilgour – she had provided marketing services to the school where he worked. It was agreed that the Vice-Chair should lead the meeting for agenda item 6(ii) only.</p><p>45/13 Minutes of the meeting held on 22 May 2013 The minutes of the Corporation meeting on 22 May 2013 were approved for signing by the Chairman as a correct record.</p><p>46/13 Matters Arising  Request for kitchen for Foundation Studies (minute 20/13) Members asked for an update on whether there had been any progress in securing better kitchen facilities for the Foundation department; to deliver catering and hospitality courses. The Principal assured governors that the issue was still being considered but that the cost of installing a new commercial kitchen alongside the loss of teaching space would not be viable during 2013/14. He reminded the meeting that the use of catering facilities at Maidenhead Sportsable was currently the best solution for delivery of these ALFIE courses. Noted</p><p> Recovery of VAT on the Sports Hall The VPF&CS informed the meeting that after taking further specialist advice the College would be seeking to claim back an element of the VAT paid on the Sports Hall (reflecting the 95% + non-business use). The Chair reminded DM that Corporation members should be kept fully briefed on this issue going forward and that any applications for VAT exemption should be ratified by BCA lawyers in order to ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements. Noted </p><p>ITEMS FOR APPROVAL</p><p>47/13 Draft Meeting Timetable 2013/14 The meeting noted the proposed Corporation and Committee meeting schedule for 2013/14. It was agreed that having the July 2013 meeting earlier had facilitated better attendance so this timing should be maintained for 2013/14. Members were reminded that the date for the Governors 1½ day residential Strategy Conference at Cumberland Lodge was already fixed in the diary for Friday 4th to Saturday 5th April 2014. The Chair asked members to notify the Clerk of any non-availability by the end of July to enable this to be finalised. The meeting timetable was AGREED in principle. All Governors to notify the Clerk of any non-availability for meetings by 31 July 2013. </p><p>48/13 Appointment of new Governor Under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chair the meeting considered the appointment of Samantha Kilgour who had been recommended for membership by the Search Committee. Members agreed that SK would be an asset to the Corporation and would provide a level of marketing expertise not currently represented.</p><p>2 C(13)3</p><p>It was AGREED that: i. Mrs Samantha Kilgour be appointed to the Corporation for a four year term of office (10 July 2013 – 9 July 2017). ii. The determined number of the Corporation should be set at 19 to facilitate this appointment: 14 external governors; 2 staff governors (1 teaching and 1 support); 2 students and the Principal.</p><p>49/13 College Property Strategy The meeting considered a detailed update from Jill Small (Project Manager) who was in attendance at the meeting.</p><p> Sports Hall/ Energy Centre Programme It was confirmed that the project started on site on 12 June following the appointment of Beard Construction Ltd as the main contractor. Members were informed that completion was scheduled for March 2014 (not February 2014 as stated in the written report). A programme of regular meetings with the College and Project Team was in place, reports on progress would be provided to the Corporation and updates would be provided for the local residents. The contractor would also setting up a webcam on the site which would be accessible through their website. The meeting was informed that the planning application for three small temporary changing room blocks to provide facilities for the sports teams for one year during the build had now been approved. JS informed members that these were sited on the current tennis court and were already in use. Members were pleased to note that the steel frame was being dismantled to enable it’s re-use as a frame for a bio-mass storage barn (subject to planning approval). The meeting sought, and were given assurances, that sports suitable for both genders would be catered for by the new provision. GB (Student Governor) confirmed that she played on the College netball team and that there was already provision for female students. DS asked whether the College could allow Maidenhead Sportsable to use the facilities for wheelchair basketball but there was some doubt whether the 4-court size (as opposed to a larger 6 court facility) would be sufficient to accommodate wheelchair basketball. Budget & Financing JS confirmed that the current estimate for the Sports Hall was £3.6m, this figure had increased as a result of the addition of extra floor space (original size 1,394m², current size 1,766m²). Governors sought, and were given, confirmation that the budget included the cost of fitting out the Sports Hall. The estimate for the Energy Centre remained as £1m. Members were reminded that a £2million loan facility was now in place to finance the balance of the capital projects costs, including the new biomass energy centre. </p><p> Technology Research Centre (TRC) The meeting was informed that Stage D design work on the TRC was nearing completion and that the planning application had been submitted during week commencing 24th June. Alongside this process, feedback from consultation with the College had informed the design work; the final internal design would be agreed by the end of 19th July. The planned completion date of September 2014 would be maintained as required by the SFA who were providing an element of the funding. Members noted that the budget for the building remained at £2.5m following a review of the Stage D design work to date; a detailed cost plan would be produced upon completion of the Stage D design work.</p><p>3 C(13)3</p><p> Other Property Issues Meeting with RBWM Planning Policy Officers JS informed members that a site tour and meeting had taken place on 5 June involving the RBWM Planning Policy Manager, Sarah Ball. This was to discuss the College input to the RBWM review of sites and designations. As a result of this meeting a document was produced by the College (written by a planning consultant) to feed into the RBWM review process. The meeting considered the document and some Members commented that the document was poorly written and difficult to read. JS assured Governors that this document had been well received by the RBWM planners and that the technical language was a necessity. Equine Outdoor School Members were pleased to note that planning approval had now been received for the revised scheme. The construction of the two areas – increasing the size of the current outdoor school and adding another slightly smaller area to the east - would commence in July with completion for September 2013. Animal Care The meeting was reminded that planning approval would also be sought for improvements to the practical animal care facilities including rabbit housing to the west of the horticulture areas (outside the current development envelope) and an enclosed practical facility on the hard-standing between the two new animal care buildings at the northern end of the site (current site of winter housing). These were both highlighted during the presentation to residents and would consist of simple wooden structures. Subject to planning approval, the initial work on these projects would be undertaken during the summer of 2013, but Members were reminded that some of the elements would involve student input as part of their studies during the 2013/14 Academic year. College Travel Plan JS informed Corporation members that as part of the planning approval for the Sports Hall, the College was required to prepare an updated Travel Plan. A baseline transport assessment has been completed and discussions were currently taking place with RBWM regarding their requirements for the Plan. Members sought confirmation on the completion date for the College Travel Plan. VPF&CS informed the meeting that a full survey of staff and students would be required; this would be undertaken during autumn 2013. The Chair expressed surprise that the College would be required to pay the RBWM for their input to this process; he stated that in Oxfordshire the local authority wrote travel plans for educational institutions with no charge. The Chair sought, and was given, confirmation that this was not a service that the RBWM provided for free. JS informed the meeting that the RBWM would charge the College £5,000 for their input plus £1500 to review the Travel Plan; there was definitely no free provision of this service to educational establishments within RBWM. The completed BCA Travel Plan would be presented to the Corporation for adoption in the autumn term. </p><p>50/13 College Budget 2013/14 and 5 Year Financial Forecast  Budget Re-Forecast 2012/13 The VPF&CS informed the meeting that the forecast 2012/13 was as presented in the May 2013 management accounts. The forecast surplus, (pre-FRS17 adjustment), was £54,000 against a budgeted deficit of £46,000, (a positive variance of £100,000). </p><p>4 C(13)3</p><p> College Budget 2013/14 The VPF&CS presented a budget and supporting commentary for 2013/14 which clearly outlined the rigour of the budget process and the underlying assumptions. The VPF&CS was asked about the assumptions made for future years and he confirmed that the detail of these was in the commentary to the budget which considered the 5 year financial plan for BCA. Members noted that the budget and plan had been produced to reflect the predicted growth in student numbers resulting from the September 2013 enrolment cycle, (this was confirmed as steady state growth of 7% in 2013/14). The budget was based on a very robust curriculum plan for 2013/14 which had been developed with full involvement of all the HoDs. The continued growth was confirmed as a combination of second year roll-over of new curriculum areas – eg. A levels and Art & Design – plus increased interest in core activities such as Equine and Motor Vehicle. Income: The budget allowed for a deficit in 2013/14 to reflect lagged learner funding with the College returning to a surplus in 2014/15. Members noted that the budget 2013/14 showed projected income of £12.396m and an operating deficit of £201,000 at year- end. Members were assured that this budget had been constructed using the very comprehensive Curriculum Plan and using the agreed Strategic Plan as the underlying strategy for the college during the next year. Members discussed the detailed narrative and underlying assumptions and considered each element of income and expenditure; a full explanation was given for any substantial variation on current year forecasts. Expenditure: Overall pay costs would increase by £447,000 to £7,509,000 to accommodate the 7% increase in student numbers. Members noted pay costs as a percentage of turnover as 60% (same as in 2012/13). The meeting discussed that there was no allowance for a pay review in the 2013/14 budget and members were assured that this was currently a common occurrence within the FE sector with many colleges not paying any cost-of-living increase for the last 2 or 3 years; BCA staff did receive an increase in August 2012. In addition there would continue to be incremental increases and some realignment where salary anomalies existed; this was included in the budget. Governors were reminded that there was an allowance for an annual pay award to all staff in the future plan years.</p><p>VPF&CS reminded the meeting that non-pay costs of the large BCA estate were harder to flex. Members were reminded that the arable farming contract, (previously covering 400 acres), had been cut back in order to enable the land to be used for an increased sheep flock and student centred activities. The meeting was informed that the recovery of VAT on the Sports Hall build to reflect non-business use had now been included in the budget (a £500k saving). </p><p>Members considered the cash-flow prediction in detail and noted that cash-flow would be tight in March 2014. </p><p>Members noted that all bank covenants would be satisfied during 2013/14. </p><p> Five Year Plan 2012/13-2017/18 The meeting considered detailed figures for the five-year period 2012/13-2017/18. The projected total income figure would rise to £14.241m by the end of the five year period. Governors commended this forecast and the fact that the College was moving towards its stated aim to grow to exceed £15m turnover. Governors sought</p><p>5 C(13)3 and were given confirmation that this was a realistic five-year plan based on the growth secured in 2012/13. </p><p>Members were assured that this budget had been looked at in some detail by the F&GP Committee (3rd July 2013) who was recommending it for approval. The Chair commended the VPF&CS and other members of the Senior Leadership Team for having a draft budget ready for March 2013 which in essence was the same as the one presented in July (the only difference being the inclusion of the recovered VAT on the Sports Hall); this gave Corporation confidence in the rigour of the budgeting and curriculum planning process. The Budget 2013/14 and 5 Year Plan 2012/13-2017/18 were APPROVED.</p><p> IT infrastructure Refresh proposals Members had previously considered proposals to upgrade and improve the existing IT infrastructure. Corporation members had previously agreed that much of the College's network was very old and based on out-of-date technology which had been deployed piecemeal over the years. Several of the old systems were becoming unreliable and obsolescent and were in need of replacement while the College's network capacity requirements continued to grow at a fast rate. Members noted that this work was now moving forward as the IT Infrastructure Refresh Project. The meeting considered a detailed report which summarised the background to this requirement and outlined the current position and planned activities over the summer 2013 period. Rather than continuing to invest in old technology, it was noted that BCA intended to update the core IT systems to a modern, flexible architecture which would provide the stability needed to support future growth, enabling the improved services while removing the risks associated with the age of the current systems.</p><p>It was noted that the plan would be to implement this project in three phases, with Phases 1 and 2 taking place over summer 2013, (during August). The meeting considered the detailed work to be undertaken within in each phase of this work. Phase 3, planned for next year, would deploy new servers in order to provide desktop virtualisation. This would address the College's need to provide a secure remote working environment while extending the life of the College's large stock of old PC's, thus reducing the ongoing rolling replacement costs of desktop PC's. Governors were pleased to note that the long term outcome would be to provide a more stable, resilient desktop environment.</p><p>Following an initial study carried out by FE Associates in January 2013, agreement was reached on an outline specification of requirements for the three phases of the project. Members were informed that arrangements for the management of the project were in place and the College was ready to go to tender for Phase 1 and Phase 2, in line with Financial Regulations. Governors were assured that for each phase, proposals would be obtained from three companies chosen from an OJEU compliant framework. Members noted the estimated costs (excluding VAT) of Phase 1 and 2 as £292,000 and approval was sought for this capital expenditure which had been included within the 2013/14 budget. Members sought, and were given, confirmation that this expenditure would be capitalised (depreciated over 4 years).</p><p>Corporation APPROVED the capital expenditure as part of the 2013/14 budget - as recommended by F&GP Committee (3 July 2013) - in order to progress Phases 1 and 2 of the IT Infrastructure Refresh project with the aim of going live with this new infrastructure by the start of the autumn term 2013. </p><p>6 C(13)3</p><p>51/13 Approval of Bank Mandate The Chair asked for this item to be deferred until the next Corporation meeting. It was AGREED that the revised BCA Bank Mandate should be brought to Corporation for approval on Wednesday 2nd October 2013.</p><p>52/13 Risk Management Strategy The VP Finance and Corporate Services (VPF&CS) presented a BCA Risk Management Strategy for consideration. This document aimed to ensure that the College was in compliance with risk management best practice and with the requirements of the Turnbull guidance. The Risk Management Strategy also set out the current processes and responsibilities for risk management in the College; including how the College defined, managed, controlled and assessed risk. Members were reminded that the driver for risk management was the College’s Strategic Plan. The meeting was also given additional clarification on what was meant by ‘significant stakeholder concern’ and it was agreed that this included a subjective and emotive element which sometimes made it more difficult to quantify than simply financial or Teaching & Learning associated risks; i.e. ‘what kept people awake at night’. The meeting considered the concept of Risk Appetite and governors confirmed that they were content with the level of risk appetite outlined at paragraph 7; that when a raw risk score was above the risk threshold of 4, this was outside the comfort levels of risk and so further mitigation would be required. It was agreed that the Risk Management Strategy and BCA’s defined Risk Appetite be APPROVED as presented. </p><p> Risk Register The meeting noted the BCA Risk Register which reflected the College’s Corporate Strategy. VPF&CS highlighted the four risks which remained ‘red’ after mitigation and it was agreed that any ‘red’ risks would be brought back to each Corporation meeting as a standing item. It was agreed that the SMT should further review the Risk Register during September 2013 to ensure the positive impact of mitigating action was accurately reflected. The Chair asked for clarification on why ‘reputational risk’ was no longer included on the Risk Register. After discussion it was agreed that this should be re-instated within section 6 and clear details of all the mitigating actions around the College’s comprehensive safeguarding and student welfare activities should be included. It was AGREED that:  That the Risk Register should be updated to include details of reputational risk and mitigation at section 6.  That an edited version of the Risk Register – showing only ‘red’ risks – to be brought to every full Corporation meeting as a standing item.  That the SMT should review the Risk Register to ensure that the impact of mitigation was accurately reflected, (before the next Audit Committee.) </p><p>53/13 Strategic Plan – May 2013 update The Principal Designate presented a revised version of the College Strategic Plan 2012/13 – 2014/15 which had been updated as a result of feedback from the Governors Strategy Conference in April 2013. GM informed Governors that a</p><p>7 C(13)3 marketing consultant had been engaged to gather and analyse the College marketing data and intelligence. This would provide insights into the College market share, as well as an analysis of current and future opportunities with curriculum and employer responsive work. The meeting went onto consider Equality and Diversity objectives and the ethnicity of the learners, staff and governors. It was agreed that the E&D Action Plan should include a stated aim to increase BME representation within all groups. Links with feeder schools were considered and contacts in local faith groups. It was noted that this issue would be further analysed within the awaited marketing report. The update was NOTED</p><p>ITEMS FOR INFORMATION</p><p>54/13 Finance Report  Management Accounts The VP Finance & Corporate Services presented the Management Accounts to May 2013. These were taken as read as the detail had already been considered during agenda item 9, Budget and Five-Year plan. </p><p> SFA Funding Graph 2012/13 The meeting noted a graph which showed performance against the EFA and SFA funding contracts for 2012/13. As previously noted the college was over-delivering on the EFA contract. Members were pleased to note the significant progress against the stretching SFA contract value of £1,169,663; current achievement was only £25,999 below this target level. Governors commended the considerable effort that had been put into the successful achievement of the SFA contract to avoid any claw- back of funds as a result of under-delivery. Members were reminded that in January 2013 the deficit against the SFA contract was £425k. The Finance Report was RECEIVED.</p><p>55/13 Academic Performance Report  Key performance indicators (KPIs) The meeting noted an update of KPIs showing progress to date in-year 2012/13; attendance (92.2%) and retention (90.5%) were both strong and showing improvement on prior year. The top and bottom three courses in each category were considered. VPC&Q informed Governors that predicted achievement was currently very strong and action planning on an individual learner level was taking place in the teaching teams to remedy any potential non-achievement. Recent Quality Review Boards suggested that in many areas current retention rates would convert to success rates as achievement was predicted at 100%. The Principal commended BCA staff’s considerable effort during the last calendar year to enable the College to demonstrate distance travelled; attendance and achievement were predicted to be above target and the finances of the College were now in a stronger position. Governors agreed that a huge vote of thanks should be passed onto all staff and students for their work since May 2012. EO (Staff Governor) suggested that it would be well received if the Principal, and the 2 Vice-Principals could visit each teaching and support team on a one-to-one basis to pass on thanks. The Chair asked for a formal minute of recognition and appreciation to be recorded.</p><p>8 C(13)3</p><p>It was AGREED that the Principal should pass on the thanks of the Corporation to all staff for their considerable efforts in securing big improvements in quality and finances since May 2012. 56/13 Learner Numbers 2013/14  Enrolment Update 2013/14 The VP Curriculum and Quality, presented an update (most current figures were tabled) on predicted enrolment for September 2013. Members noted that the numbers of applications and confirmed offers for 2013/14 were looking very positive. GM informed Members that net applications (including Year 2 returners) were currently at 1,697 with 1,437 (85%) confirmed as accepted. Members were reminded that the budgeted enrolment number of 1,523 would give an overall growth figure of 7%; steady state managed growth. Any additional learners would provide a ‘buffer’ for withdrawals within the first 6 weeks of term. The meeting was informed that several curriculum areas were at, or nearing, their maximum capacity including; animal management, equine, motor vehicles, public services, art and design, foundation, hairdressing and sport. Governors were reminded that the applications report was tracked in detail at SMT on a weekly basis with particular attention paid to ‘offers accepted’ as well as applications. The main areas highlighted as potentially ‘soft’ on recruitment, (due to lower offers accepted), were noted as: Early Years Health and Social Care, Land and Animal Management. GM assured governors that considerable work was being undertaken in teams to contact applicants to convert any outstanding applications to an ‘offer accepted’ status wherever possible. Members were pleased to note that the 2013/14 College Timetable was confirmed and that room allocations were also confirmed. BG confirmed that the College would in essence be staffing up to deliver the 7% growth with a few small ‘holes’ being plugged by the use of sessional teaching contracts. Governors sought clarification on how the College would manage if more than 1523 learners enrolled and it was confirmed that the timetable for 2013/14 had been built to include some spare capacity with two ‘ghost groups’ of learners. Members were given a verbal update on the two recent ‘Experience Days’ where enrolled students for September 2013 came into College for a 2 day induction before the summer break. Response to these events had been universally positive and the format would be repeated during June 2014. HE Applications The meeting noted a verbal update on current recruitment numbers for Higher Education (HE) courses at BCA during 2013/14. The meeting was reminded of the Student Number Control (SNC) applied by HEFCE which limited the number of HE places that any institution could offer. BCA’s ceiling was noted as 71; of which 53 were in the College’s own right and 18 via Bucks New University (BNU). Members noted 2013/14 targets for each individual HE course and the total figure of 69 for Year 1 students (against the SNC of 71) as well as 44 progressing students. The places delivered via the Reading University consortium (12 places in 2012/13 with the same target in 2013/14) were noted as in addition to the above. Recruitment for 2013/14 would be from BCA’s current students, other external students and also via UCAS (including via ‘clearing’ in August 2013). The meeting NOTED the Learner Numbers Update</p><p>57/13 Annual Health and Safety Report 2012/13  Health and Safety The Committee meeting noted a comprehensive report from the Health and Safety (H&S) Manager at BCA who was responsible for management of College Health and Safety (reporting to VPF&CS). This included details of H&S Management at BCA 9 C(13)3</p><p>First Aid, Accident/Incident statistics, Policy and Procedures, Risk Assessment, COSHH, Fire Safety, Security, Trips and Visits and External Training Partnerships. The Chair reminded the meeting that Barry Holliman attended the H&S Committee meetings as ‘Link Governor’ for H&S but he reinforced the need for all members of staff and all governors to ‘own’ the issue of H&S within the organisation. The total number of accidents/ incidents had risen to 156 (149 during 2011/12) it was noted that the number of the more serious RIDDOR cases had increased in year to 1 compared with 0 in 2011/12. In addition the number of Equestrian falls had increased to 61 (from 52 in 2011/12) but Members noted that riding time per student had been increased. Members were keen to understand the number of accidents – particularly equine falls, as this seemed high. Members asked for the number of equine falls to be shown as a percentage of the number of students so that they could see whether the increase was proportionate. Members were pleased to note that during the year all College policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety had been reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation and the working arrangements of the college. The meeting noted that an internal audit service advisory review of Health and Safety Management would take place during July 2013. It was agreed that the H&S Manager should provide some further analysis for Governors in order to: provide some benchmarking statistics on accidents and incidents for comparable colleges stats for other Colleges; to analyse accidents by horse and any other indicator that would shows patterns/trends of incident (e.g. is there a particular area of the campus that generates the falls and accidents). Governors sought, and were given, assurance that the College had an overall Emergency Plan; it was confirmed that there was a detailed plan in place for in and out-of-hours incidents. The Health and Safety Report 2012/13 was RECEIVED. It was AGREED that:  The H&S Manager should provide some additional analysis of accident statistics for 2012/13 as detailed above (for Corporation 2/10/13).  Details of the Emergency Plan to be brought to Corporation for information in October 2013. </p><p>58/13 Instrument and Articles of BCA The Clerk issued a copy of the current I&A of BCA for information (this had been previously circulated and agreed by e-mail). The updated version included the amendment to article 12 allowing for flexibility on the recruitment of Senior Post- holders agreed at the last Corporation meeting (minute 41/13). The revised I&A was NOTED.</p><p>ITEMS TO BE TAKEN AS READ</p><p>59/13 Audit Committee minutes, 19th June 2013 The minutes were taken as read and received.</p><p>60/13 F&GP Committee, 3rd July 2013 The meeting noted a verbal report from the Chair, the minutes would be brought to the Corporation in October 2013. He highlighted that all key items had been brought to the current meeting. The verbal report was NOTED.</p><p>10 C(13)3</p><p>61/13 Any Other Business  Staff Governor – end of Term of Office The Chair and the meeting thanked Emma O’Neill for her considerable input as Staff Governor during the last four years; members noted that this would be her last Corporation meeting. The Clerk confirmed that two new Staff Governors (1 academic and 1 support) would be appointed by the end of July 2013, elections were currently underway. It was NOTED that the Clerk would notify all Members of the results of the Staff Governor elections as soon as results were known. </p><p> Teaching & Learning Committee Minutes The Clerk apologised for the omission of the Teaching & Learning Committee minutes (12th June 2013) from the agenda. The minutes would be brought to the next Corporation meeting (October 2013) for information. </p><p>There was no further business. The meeting closed at 6.20pm</p><p>11 C(13)3</p><p>Minutes Meeting of the Corporation Wednesday 10 July 2013 at 4.30pm SB2 – Science Building</p><p>Part 2 (de-classified as confidential September 2013)</p><p>Present : Bruce Adams Karnail Pannu Malcolm Cameron John Petitt Bill Grady Daniela Shanly Barry Holliman Mike Steyn Bob Lewin John Wilder (Chair) Philip Love</p><p>In attendance: Gillian May VP Curriculum & Quality [Principal Designate] Tracy Reeve Clerk to the Corporation</p><p>Apologies: John Holland Frank Pitkin Cllr Colin Rayner</p><p>62/13 Confidential Minutes of the meeting held on 22 May 2013 The confidential minutes of the Corporation meeting on 22 May 2013 were approved for signing by the Chairman as a correct record. </p><p>63/13 Matters Arising  Appointment of Vice Principal Safeguarding & Student Services The appointment of Anne Entwistle as VP Safeguarding & Student Services (VPS&SS) with an effective start date of 1st September 2013 was noted (members had previously been informed of this appointment by e-mail on 26 June 2013). Members were reminded that this was a designated Senior Post- holder role and that Anne had been appointed on the recommendation of the Governors’ Selection Panel which conducted interviews on 26 June 2013. The meeting RATIFIED the appointment of Anne Entwistle as VPS&SS (designated senior post-holder role). </p><p> New Management Structure The Principal Designate confirmed that work was underway to implement the new management structure as discussed at the last Corporation meeting (minute 41/13). This would come into force on 1st September 2013 and would be based around a new matrix curriculum management style with curriculum responsibility shared across the Senior Management Team (SMT). The verbal update was NOTED</p><p>12</p>