Leader retains confidence

NEWS OF industrial action broke as governors announced their “absolute confidence” in embattled chief executive Michelle Swithenbank and senior managers to deliver plans for a “strong, viable, effective college for the future.” It came four days after the UCU backed a motion calling for the CEO’s immediate resignation.

The Corporation of Hull College Group said they recognised the unprecedented scale of the changes, and wanted to “assure all people affected, that no decision has been taken lightly and we are committed to working with Michelle and the leadership team to secure the future of Hull College.”