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Stephen Barrett-Kinsley

COO, Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Stephen is the Chief Operating Officer of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust (DCAT), a large cross phase trust — that is still expanding — on the south coast. Stephen started his career in education over 10 years ago as a parttime clerical assistant in a two form entry infant school. He has steadily risen up the ranks to become the COO of a 23 school multi academy trust; responsible for all areas of finance, HR, operations, governance and IT. He also has extensive governance experience and is currently the Chair of Governors of a large secondary school near where he lives.