MEG provides a focus for College Based Higher Education providers to meet, discuss and share good practice and to receive up to date information and advice on Higher Education matters. The meetings are split between members’ only business and updates from guests representing Government agencies, funding and quality bodies and other HE providers and influencers. Our meetings are informal, collaborative and focus on improving professional practice for the benefit of CBHE students and staff.
We represent 43 large Further Education Colleges with a strategic interest in Higher Education
If you want to write to us about a particular matter, please contact the MEG Chair, Jon Ridley.
MEG provides a focus for teachers and managers in HE in FE to share ideas, develop policy and work together to ensure that Colleges offer the highest quality courses for their students.
We represent 43 of the largest Further Education Colleges
Our Membership
The Chair is elected by ballot of member colleges immediately after the summer term meeting. Candidates must be a serving Principal of a member college. The Chair holds office three years, commencing on 1 August.
A message from our Chair
“A warm welcome to the Mixed Economy Group (MEG), where colleges join forces to shape the future of Higher Education in College based settings (CBHE).
Through collaboration, innovation, and thought leadership, the Group is a trusted voice and listening ear to national policy makers and regulators. We seek to share good practice from the expertise of our members to enhance our students’ experience and encourage open forums to promote bold ideas, honest debate, and practical solutions.
Together, members make a lasting impact for colleges, students, communities, and the places we live and work.”
Jon Ridley
Chair, Mixed Economy Group
Contact Us
If you want to discuss a particular matter please contact the MEG Chair, Jon Ridley. jon.ridley@ncl-coll.ac.uk