About the Journalsim Centre at Harlow College

The Further Education Corporation of Harlow College is governed by a Board of Governors made up of elected members, appointed members, staff members, students and the College Principal. Governors have a wide range of skills and a high level of commitment to the college, its staff and students, and to the residents and employers of Harlow, West Essex and East Herts.

Minutes of Meetings

Instrument and Articles of Government

Financial Statements

Governors

External Governance Review Executive Summary Report

The Corporation is responsible for:

• The determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the institution and for the oversight of its activities
• Approving the quality strategy of the institution
• The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and for safeguarding their assets
• Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
• The appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of pay of senior post holders, including the Director of Governance
• Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff

The Corporation has established the following Committees: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Resources Committee, Search and Governance Committee and Standards and Curriculum Committee. The Corporation and Committees meet regularly and as a minimum, once a term.

The role of the Governor is now more important than ever. Training is provided to keep Governors up-to-date and to develop the skills to meet the requirements and responsibilities required to fulfil this role.

The Clerk to the Governors is Ruth Lucas. The Clerk is appointed by the Corporation and is responsible for ensuring that all the activities of the Corporation are conducted according to the procedures and powers granted by Parliament and good practice identified by the funding agencies.

Please feel free to email Ruth:  should you need any further information about the Corporation.

We are committed to upholding the rights of every student who attends Harlow College. We have a responsibility to provide a safe learning environment, including the right to be safe and protected from harm, to be listened to and to be heard. Our staff are required to follow the college’s Safeguarding procedures at all times.

The Designated Safeguarding Officer at Harlow College is Sallyann Abdelmoula.

We Can Help

• Ask at Reception for Safeguarding
• Call us on 07946 713288 or 01279 868111
• email: You can do this directly or via the confidential e-mail button on Qube
• Students in the workplace – contact your supervisor or tutor. 

Useful Info:

Prevent
Internet Safety
Cyberbullying

For Parents

ParentZone
CEOP
Parent Info 
Prevent Duty Guidance

Our Policies

Safeguarding and Prevent Policy
Anti-bullying and Harrassment Policy
Acceptable use of IT Policy

What to do if you have a safeguarding concern

If you believe somebody is in immediate danger phone 999

To speak to somebody about a child protection issue

Social Services (daytime) 0345 603 7627
Social Services (eve/weekend) 0345 606 1212

For serious mental health concerns

CAMHS referrals 0300 300 1600
CAMHS (out of hours) 0300 555 1201
email: 

Call SPA 0800 953 0222
Call NELFT out of hours 0800 995 1000

Confidential email: You can do this directly or via the confidential e-mail button on Qube

Please be aware that you can visit the Accident and Emergency Department of hospitals in the event of a mental health crisis.

The following contacts may also be useful for advice and help

Samaritans 116 123
Essex Police (non-emergency) 101
ChildLine 0800 1111
NHS Direct 111
kooth.com (anonymous online support for young people until 10pm)