Membership

Members and their alternates represent various networks in Sussex. These organisations have a direct interest in promoting vocational learning in further and higher education. The Board's chair comes from the accountable body (University of Brighton). The Acting Director of the Sussex Learning Network is a member, along with 14 others.

The following are links to members' profiles for: 

• each lead institution (University of Brighton; University of Sussex; University of Chichester; The Open University in the South East; Northbrook College Sussex)
• three local authorities: West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council
• FE Sussex
• Learning & Skills Council Sussex
• Sussex Enterprise
• Sussex Advice & Skills.

Accountability

The SLN is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The SLN is also accountable to the wider networks of learners, practitioners and employers in Sussex, and our Board represents their interests.

Responsibilities

The Board meets quarterly and has responsibility for:

• setting aims and monitoring the SLN’s delivery
• promoting responsiveness to partner organisations
• providing accountability to HEFCE
• approving estimates of income and expenditure
• agreeing the sustainability strategy for the Sussex Learning Network
• provide guidance and support to the SLN Team
• representing the public face of the Sussex Learning Network