FE useful publications

This page provides links to various publications including:

Accounts Direction - Arrangements for the preparation of Accounts by Governing Bodies of Further Education Colleges.
FE College Financial Memorandum - Terms and conditions for the payment of grants by the Department.
Audit Code – Requirements in relation to the funding and audit function of FE Colleges.
Guide for Governors – This document describes the main powers and responsibilities of governing bodies. It offers advice and provides background information on the further education sector which governors may find helpful.
Memorandum of Understanding – The memorandum sets out the basis of the relationship between the Department for Employment and Learning and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, which has the statutory responsibility in relation to National Vocational Qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Copies of circulars issued to Further Education Colleges by the Department can be found in the publications area of the Website.