Stephanie
is Head of Further Education, Skills and Academies and is a specialist in
education sector issues, consultancy, audit and compliance, risk management and
governance. She is a regular commentator on sector issues, running our annual
seminar series and speaking at sector events.
Stephanie
is RSM’s lead partner for delivering funding assurance reviews for the ESFA and
MCAs. She also works with colleges, training providers and academy trusts on
governance, mergers and due diligence, acting as a sounding board to many in
the sector.
Stephanie
previously worked at the Further Education Funding Council and has been a key
member of the FE auditors’ forum in its various guises, since it was first
established. She regularly comments on and contributes to sector guidance for
FE and academies.
Stephanie’s
interest in governance has led to her completing a Masters degree with her
dissertation on governance aspects of college mergers. She has now started a
PhD looking at influences on college governance and whether it is fit for
purpose.
