Forwards Centre Local Governing Body
Liz Douglas
Chair of Governors
Liz is a parent who has combined her knowledge of street and business experience to create and support social entrepreneurs across the Country to develop their social business models.
Carlene Fernside
Vice Chair of Governors
Carlene is the Head of Inclusion for a Bolton Secondary School and also a designated teacher for looked after children who has delivered Continuous Professional Development to staff and other schools in relation to the role of the teaching assistant.
Deborah Louise Crier
Co-opted Governor
I have worked in schools for over 20 years, in Primary, Secondary and Special Sectors. I am currently School Business Manager at Queensbridge Primary School in Farnworth. I have been a governor for over 35 years and am a Trustee of a Primary School in Wigan.
Kelly Shacklady
Co-opted Governor
I am the vocational studies lead for the trust, working with others to ensure high standards are met in all our vocational subjects. I also teach hair and beauty across the trust and support our careers lead in ensuring that all our pupils meet the Gatsby benchmarks and source appropriate post 16 destinations.
Matthew Rayner
Co-opted Governor
Matt is an Assistant Headteacher at Cherry Tree Primary School. He has been teaching for over 20 years.
Jodie Lomax
Co-opted Governor
Jo Lomax is a Leadership Development Programme Lead for the Church of England’s Foundation for Educational Leadership (CEFEL). Jo’s key responsibilities include overseeing the curriculum design, development and delivery of the specialist National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for current and aspirant leaders in schools. This includes NPQ Leading Teaching, NPQ Leading Behaviour and Culture and NPQ Leading Teacher Development. Jo is passionate about the power of transformational professional development, believing that all teachers and school leaders are entitled to high-quality developmental opportunities that enables them to thrive and flourish in their role.
Please see below details of Governor attendance at meetings for the Forwards Centre.
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2022 - 2023
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2021 - 2022
Governor Attendance at Meetings 2019 - 2020
Please see details below of the Pecuniary Interests for the Governors of the Forwards Centre