Why students are an essential part of the governance jigsaw puzzle

A person wearing a dark blazer and orange lanyard stands in front of an orange wall next to text about the role of students in governance, attributed to Hayden Taylor of Unloc.

Further Education colleges educate and train over 2.2 million people every year and are an essential part of our communities in the UK. At the same time, I know first hand how student voice – when supported, empowered and given a platform – can have a transformative impact on decision making.

A person’s face in profile with an orange beam extending from their eyes to a newspaper, suggesting intense focus or attention.