The CEO of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust talks about what inspired her to ditch the DfE, the importance of a good work-life balance and why schools need more support as a ‘universal frontline service’
Carol Dewhurst is CEO of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), a multi-academy trust formed of 19 schools in and around the city in West Yorkshire.
Prior to joining a trust, she worked for the Department for Education, which she says gave her valuable insight into the realities of school leadership. This led her to the realisation that she could have a bigger impact working on education’s frontline.
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