Mrs Birchall joined Weston Infant Academy in 2002 as a newly-qualified teacher and spent many enjoyable years working as a class teacher in Key-stage 1 and in the EYFS. She moved into leadership roles within the school and was later appointed as the Head of School, working closely with Weston Junior Academy when the two schools became federated as The Weston Federation. She is now proud to be the Principal of Weston Infant and Junior Academies and continues to be very passionate about achieving best outcomes for all pupils; working in partnership with St Bart’s Multi-Academy Trust, the Local Governing Committee, parents and the community.