Forwards Centre Local Governing Body

Chris Fielding

Academy Lead

Chris is the Academy Lead at the Forwards Centre

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.

Lynn Williams

An experienced headteacher within the Primary education sector, with specialisms in data management and ensuring progress for disadvantaged pupils.

Sara O'Byrne

Parent Governor

A parent of one of the Forwards Centre's pupils

Damian Mills

Staff Governor

Damian represents Trust employees and works at the Forwards Centre

Deborah Louise Crier

Kelly Shacklady

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

Matt is an Assistant Headteacher at Cherry Tree Primary School. He has been teaching for over 20 years.

Victoria Rudge

Staff Governor

Victoria represents Trust employees and works at The Bridge, The Forwards Centre