Higher education providers operate in a complex and increasingly regulated environment. One of the duties of a Governing Body is to assure itself that the provider is fully compliant with the statutory and other regulatory requirements placed upon it. This is a significant task, demanding considerable time and attention from the Governing Body and its committees.
This briefing note is part of a series of downloadable summaries that have been designed to support you in addressing different aspects of governance or to be disseminated as a helpful resource to colleagues who are new to particular areas of governance. Each draws on the latest thinking and legalisation, providing a helpful guide to re-familiarise yourself with specific issues as they arise. Each briefing note offers up-to-date information, further reading, links and questions to consider on a range of governance issues.