Our Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and exciting new Strategic Vision are rooted in a fundamental belief that together, we can make a positive difference and build better futures for a changing world.
It depicts where our college group aims to be in the future, and what we will be known for when we get there.
Governance structure
The structure consists of the Board of the Corporation (minimum of ten members) and six sub-committees:
- Audit Committee is responsible for advising the Corporation Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of the College’s audit arrangements and risk management and control.
- Curriculum, Quality and Student Experience Committee is responsible for ensuring the College provides an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of the local, regional and national economic needs, provides a high quality education and an outstanding student experience where all students are able to thrive.
- Finance, Resources & Projects Committee is responsible for advising the Corporation Board on the financial position of the College including the solvency of the institution and the safeguarding of its assets, estate and resource matters.
- Governance Committee is responsible for advising the Corporation Board on all aspects of corporate governance including membership, governor training and self-assessment.
- Remuneration Committee is responsible for the performance and salary review and setting of Senior Post Holders.
Alison Shaw (Chair), Louise Bradford (Vice Chair), Toni Rhodes (CEO), Ian Brown, Modhaser Choudhary, Nick Collins, Louise Doyle, Jessany Dumble (Staff Governor), L. Ferreccio (Further Education Student Governor), Simon Marshall, Lyndsey O'Leary, Darren Sterling, Ian Ritchey, A. Schneider (Higher Education Student Governor), R. Sterry, C. Walker
Lyndsey O'Leary (Committee Chair), Modaser Choudhary (Chair Designate), Ian Brown and C. Walker
Pam Dawson (Chair), D. Sookhoo (Co-Opted), Louise Doyle, L. Ferreccio (Further Education Student Governor), Simon Marshall and A. Schneider (Higher Education Student Governor)
Ian Ritchey (Chair), Nick Collins, Alison Shaw, Darren Sterling and R. Sterry, Toni Rhodes
Alison Shaw (Chair), Toni Rhodes, Louise Bradford, Pam Dawson, Louise O'Leary and Ian Ritchey
Lyndsey O'Leary (Chair), Louise Bradford, Pam Dawson, Ian Ritchey and Alison Shaw
Our Board of Corporation members
Toni Rhodes - Chief Executive
Alison Shaw - Chair
Chair - Governance and Search Committee
Louise Bradford - Vice Chair
Ian Brown
Nick Collins
Modaser Choudhary
Prof. Pam Dawson
Chair - Curriculum, Quality and Student Experience Committee
Louise Doyle
L. Ferreccio (Further Education Student Governor)
Lyndsey O’Leary
Chair - Audit and Risk Committee / Renumeration Committee
Darren Sterling
Jessany Dumble - Staff Governor
Simon Marshall
Ian Ritchey
Chair - Finance, Resources and Projects Committee
A. Schneider (Higher Education Student Governor)
R. Sterry
C. Walker
External Board review report
Contact our Governing Body
Interested in joining our board?
College updates
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EPNE launches fully funded digital marketing course for businesses
EPNE launches fully funded digital marketing training programme designed to help organisations in the region market their business online.
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EPNE colleges celebrate outstanding results
Students across college group are celebrating after receiving their A-Level, T Levels and technical results.
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Northumberland College alumni lead Ashington Campus development
Four former Northumberland College students have come full circle to play a key role in building the new Ashington Campus.