Agenda item

Report of the Principal.

Governors considered a report of the Principal and the following matters were raised:-

·         On Under 18s Programme, the Board welcomed the appointments of the external consultant to conduct the under 18 offer review and an Acting and Widening Participation tutor.

·         The Board welcomed with thanks Eversheds Sutherland as its founding corporate partner and noted that the company were holding a pre-concert reception linked to the School’s concert in Carnegie Hall during New York audition week.

·         Members noted the continued delivery of the technical theatre training courses in China, in association with industry partners, and that further courses would be held in Beijing and Shanghai over the coming months.

·         The update on joint initiatives with Barbican staff, launch of Culture Mile and the School’s lead on partnerships, with 40 potential partners identified, was noted and welcomed by the Board.