Governance

Governance of NIACE

The policy of the National Institute is decided by its Members, and developed through a Strategic Plan, which is revised regularly.

  NIACE's Strategic Priorities for 2012-2017

NIACE works with all  sectors of adult education and training, and collaborates with a wide range of national, regional and local agencies to do so. NIACE is particularly interested in cross sectoral work - encouraging colleagues to exchange experience, and develop ideas collaboratively. The sectors in which the Institute is currently working include:

NIACE work across the United Kingdom

The parts of the United Kingdom have rather different education systems and traditions. NIACE has a direct concern with England and Wales, and maintains a division (NIACE Dysgu Cymru) to deal with specifically Welsh issues. The Institute maintains good working relationships with colleagues in Scotland and Northern Ireland, through the UK Forum for the Education of Adults (UKFEA), which comprises NIACE, Community Learning Scotland (formerly The Scottish Community Education Council) , and the Northern Ireland Council for Adult Education.

NIACE Committees

The Company Board has overall responsibility for all activities and operations of NIACE, and the Board meets at least three times per year.  The Company Board Directors are the Trustees of NIACE, and are elected at the appropriate Annual General Meeting (held in October/November each year) for up to a 3-year term of office.  The AGM also considers for approval the audited accounts and balance sheets, with the annual reports of the Company Board and auditors.  The AGM also appoints the auditors.

Company Board Members

The Policy and Strategy Committee is responsible for developing and agreeing the policy stances of the organisation.  It meets at least 3 times a year and acts on behalf of the Company Board.  The Policy and Strategy Committee consists of members elected by and from the corporate and individual members of NIACE.

Policy and Strategy Committee Members

The Resources Committee, is responsible for the general management of the organisation, in particular: finances, personnel and accommodation. It meets at least three times a year and consists of representatives of the Company Board and members co-opted for their expertise.

Resources Committee Members

The Audit Committee is responsible for ensuring appropriate procedures are in place to mitigate risk within the organisation. It meets three times a year and consists of representatives of the Company Board and members co-opted for their expertise.

Audit Committee Members

NIACE Dysgu Cymru Managemenr Group

NIACE Dysgu Cymru Management Group Members