Our Governors
Each of the Schools within Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust have its own Local Governing Advisory Board (LAB). Each LAB has a set constitution, governing the types of members and the numbers of members in each category,
The Local Governing Advisory Board at St. John with St. Michael Primary School hold our leaders to account for performance, progress, and attainment. At a local level, we have representation from staff, parents, church, and the wider community.
Each Local Governing Advisory Board operates under delegated powers, assigned to them by the Trust Board and has its own Chairperson, elected by peers from the Local Advisory Board.
The main task assigned to our Local Advisory Board is to drive forward attainment within our schools and Safeguarding duties.
Our Governors
The Chair of Governors is Mr. Graham Donnan who can be contacted via the school office at:
St. John with St. Michael School, Moss Side Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8EP
01706 852614
Governor Term of Office Dates
Name | Type | Start Date | End Date |
Graham Donnan | Parent Governor / Chair | 14/12/2022 | 13/12/2026 |
Paul Cowburn |
Acting Headteacher |
01/09/2024 | |
Nichola Howard | Staff Governor | 13/02/2024 | 12/02/2028 |
Lynnette Windslow |
Diocesan governor (Nominated by Diocese) |
01/02/2022 | 31/01/2026 |
Janet O'Neill |
Ex-officio foundation governor (Nominated by PCC/Diocese) |
30/03/2023 | n/a |
Alexandra Barron | Parent Governor | 05/12/2024 | 04/12/2028 |
All LAB members are appointed by Trustees.
Parent and Staff Governors are elected by parents and staff at the school.
Governor Attendance Records
Governor Register of Business & Pecuniary Interests