We accept this recommendation in principle. We want governors to be more involved in performance discussions with education providers and our current approach is to ensure they have the support of specialist trained and accredited staff to manage the prison education contracts and provide advice and guidance. In addition to support from trained contract managers, new Head of Education, Skills and Work posts are being trialled in up to 17 prisons. These will play a key role in supporting governors by leading and setting strategic direction for education within prisons, while holding providers to account. Candidates will be required to have significant middle or senior leadership experience within an education setting, as well as substantial teaching and curriculum development experience. Training will be provided to all of these post- holders on the structure of prison education from a contract management perspective (PEF/PES/DPS), alongside training on working with the commercial sector. The current contract management structure is being reviewed to ensure consistent coverage across the estate.