Governors
Welcome to our Governors Section:
Our Governing Board has an establishment of 14 Governors. As a Church of England School, the majority are Foundation Governors who are appointed by the Diocesan Board of Education. We also have Staff, Parent, Local Authority (Lancashire) and Co-Opted Governor categories. The Headteacher and Rector are ex-officio members of the Governing Board, by virtue of their Office.
The Governors meet termly for a Full Governors Meeting and there are also sub-committees which oversee the following areas of School Life:
• Resources
• Curriculum, Standards & Effectiveness
School Governors play a Strategic role in ensuring the School provides the best possible education for its pupils. They work with the Headteacher and School Leaders to set the Schools vision and direction, oversee its financial performance and hold Leadership to account for educational outcomes. They don’t manage the day to day operations of the School, but rather provide strategic oversight and guidance.
The Governing Board here at Foulridge St Michaels & All Angels are members of the community who are committed to improving education locally. They are strong team players and are willing to ask fair, challenging questions whilst, importantly, being supportive of the Schools Leadership. A critical friend.
We have a genuine interest in the well being and success of our pupils. They are the reason we are here.
At our heart lies the distinctive Christian ethos based on Biblical teachings.
Occasionally, vacancies do occur on our Governing Board. If you are interested in this work, please contact the Chair of Governors whose details are below to arrange an informative chat.
The School Governing Board - July 2025
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Foundation Governors |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office |
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Mrs D Moses |
1st October 2021 |
30th September 2025 |
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Michelle Saunders |
31st October 2024 | 30th October 2028 |
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Mr Geoffrey Cole |
3rd December 2024 |
2nd December 2028 |
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Mr J Ashton |
11th June 2020 | 14th July 2028 | |
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Mrs C Tinniswood |
3rd February 2021 | 2nd February 2029 | |
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Revd A Froud |
15th May 2023 | Ex-Officio | |
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Holly Noonan |
27th March 2025 | 26th March 2029 |
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LA Governor |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office |
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Kevin Salter |
27th November 2024 |
26th November 2027 |
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Parent Governor |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office |
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Vacancy - (Election in progress) |
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Vacancy- (Election in progress) |
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Staff Governor |
Date of Appointment |
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Ms S Richardson - Headteacher |
20th April 2020 |
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Mrs M Coffey |
14th March 2022 |
Chair of Governors Mr Geoffrey Cole JP - contact details g.cole@st-michaelangels.lancs.sch.uk
Clerk to the Governors Lancashire Clerking Services