Spirit Federation
Governing Body
The Spirit Federation Governing Body provides strategic leadership and accountability for St John’s Church School, Winyates Primary School,
Barnack CE Primary School and Paston Ridings Primary School.
Provide strategic leadership - setting the vision, values and long-term direction of the federation.
Hold leaders to account - monitoring educational outcomes, safeguarding, attendance and school improvement.
Oversee financial performance - ensuring public funds are used effectively and sustainably.
Governors work in partnership with school leaders to ensure every child receives the best possible education, that resources are used effectively and that the federation remains true to its vision and values.
The Governing Body supports and challenges leaders, monitors school improvement and fulfils its statutory responsibilities on behalf of pupils, families and communities.
Our Governors will:
Meet the Governing Body
Mrs C Firth
Executive Headteacher
Janet Harris
Clerk of Governors
Mrs J Moore
Mr S Reed
Mrs C Menzies
Mrs T Jackson
Vacancy
Staff Governor
Mrs A Taylor
Rev S Gower
Rev G Alderson
Mr W Simons
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Mrs J Samways
Parent Governor
Vacancy
Parent Governor
Meet the Leadership Team
Mrs C Firth
Executive Headteacher
Mrs K Harwood
Chief Operating Officer
Mrs C Foster
Head of School
St John's Church School
Miss L Marriott
Head of School
St John's Church School
Mr R Colley
Head of School
Winyates Primary School
Mrs A Jones
Head of School
Paston Ridings Primary School
Mr K Joubert
Head of School
Barnack CE Primary School
Mr C Knowling
Assistant Head of School
Barnack CE Primary School
Contact the Governing Body
The Governing Body welcomes feedback and enquiries from parents, carers and members of the community. You may also request minutes from the Clerk to the Governing Body.
To contact the Governing Body, please email the Governance Professional: