Our Governance
On behalf of the FE Corporation, I would like to welcome you to the website of Education Training Collective (Etc.).
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is the umbrella name for our group, which incorporates Bede Sixth Form College, Innersummit, NETA Training, Redcar and Cleveland College and Stockton Riverside College.
The Stockton Riverside College campus in Thornaby, near Stockton town centre, and the Redcar & Cleveland College campus, located a short walkaway from Redcar Town Centre both provide a wide range of general, vocational further and higher education programmes, tailored to local communities.
Academic courses are offered at Bede Sixth Form College located in Billingham and the college’s Sports Centre is situated close to the Sixth Form building.
NETA Training Group provides a range of industrial training, as well as apprenticeships and some specialist 16 to 18 provision. The group also delivers some provision off-campus in partnership with employers, and voluntary and community organisations.
Innersummit is a leading provider of employer focused training solutions that empower individuals and organisations to achieve their full potential. We offer a wide range of high-quality courses, that are designed and delivered by sector specialists to address skills gaps and enhance performance.
We are confident that students across all our campuses are receiving very high quality education, training and support to prepare them for exciting futures in higher education and employment, and are very proud of our 2025 Ofsted judgement of outstanding! We are proud of our strong relationships with local partners and are fully committed to meeting the needs of our local communities, in particular local businesses. We strive to support economic growth through excellence in education and training, and the ability to develop strong and cohesive relationships.
I hope that the information on the website will be of interest to you.
Should you have any queries about the governance arrangements, or if you are interested in becoming a governor or involved with the college, please contact the Group Director of Governance (sarah.thompson@the-etc.ac.uk or 07969334693) who will be pleased to provide more information.
Stuart Blackett
Chair of the FE Corporation
Committee Remits
The Governing Body operates a number of committees with a wide range of remits. A full remit can be downloaded for each committee below.
External Governance Review
Information related to the External Governance Review.
Code of Conduct
This Code is intended as a guide, to indicate the standards of conduct and accountability which are expected of Governors, to enable them to understand their legal and ethical duties and to assist them both in carrying out those duties and in their relationship with the Governing Body and Principal as the Chief Executive.
