Board Structure

The board will act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of Skills Group

The Board of Directors (The Board) sets Skills Group strategic aims and ensures that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for Skills Group to at a minimum, serve the best interest of its stakeholders and meets all statutory objectives. The board acts as a critical friend to Skills Group and be accountable for its decisions. It sets aims and objectives and agree, monitor and review policies, targets and priorities. The board will act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of Skills Group and will be open about, and be prepared to explain, their decisions and actions. The board is required to hold a minimum of three meetings each academic year.

The Board shall also act as critical friend to the Managing Director that is to say they shall support them in their performance of their functions and provide constructive criticism.

Membership and Board Responsibilities

Membership of the board currently consists of Non-Executive Directors and a full time Executive Director, providing a complementary balance of skills and expertise. The composition of the board and matters such as the selection of Directors will be reviewed from time to time. The Directors are:

Julie Mclean – Chair of the Board
Mark Boulting – Managing Director/Finance Director
Andrew Boulting – Safeguarding Director
Stephen Jefferies – Health& Safety, Facilities and Infrastructure Director
Sue Reed – Policies, Learner/Employers feedback Director

Achievement Levels

Strategic Plan

Work for Us

Partners

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Vanessa, my trainer. You have made my journey so much easier, I don’t know what I would have done without you. You have been amazing and helped me to achieve my qualification. You’ve guided me through every step of the way, I really appreciate it, Vanessa, you have been my rock.

Katie Shorland, Level 2 Hairdressing

I always struggled in school as I wasn’t very academic, so knew learning on the job would be a better option for me. I would find it difficult to get up for 9am but now I wake up and look forward to my day. I wanted to try a hair apprenticeship as I’ve always been interested in hairdressing, and by the end of the first week, I already loved it!

Jaimee Benson, Level 2 Hairdressing

I have developed a range of new skills through work including the technical, industry skills required for the job, to personal development such as ensuring I am always on time. The biggest change since leaving school is adjusting to the independence you gain from earning a salary. My advice to anyone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be find what you like doing, and go for it!

Will Birch, Level 2 Bricklaying

Since starting the apprenticeship, I’ve become far more confident. In a classroom, you only interact with your classmates, but through working you develop your people skills as you interact with customers on a daily basis. At school, you are closely monitored and parented, however I am now more independent and feel grown up

Sam Collard, Level 2 Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair

The most important thing I’ve learnt since leaving school is that there are other routes to success than just academia. I failed my GCSEs, as I never suited the school environment. Now though, I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship as I’ve discovered I learn more through hands-on practice.

Ben Freeman, Level 2 Carpentry

I would just like to thank you and your team for all the amazing work they do, you have provided me with the most invaluable experience which has helped to pave the way of my future. The work you do for young people is incredible!

Luke Kowalski, Teaching Assistant and former apprentice at Sir Robert Gefferys School