September 2026

From Classroom Creativity to Published Pages: BBEC Students’ Poems Take the Spotlight!

- Published 16/09/2026 -

Four talented Year 8 students from Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College (BBEC) have put their creativity and confidence into words after... read more

‘Pupils Know They Belong’: Ofsted Praises Academy at St James for Strong Student Behaviour and Inclusive Ethos

- Published 15/09/2026 -

Following their inspection under the new Ofsted framework in July 2026, The Academy at St James, which is part of Bradford Diocesan Academies... read more

BDAT Briefing September 2026

- Published 10/09/2026 -

Our Welcome Back to a new academic year BDAT Briefing can be found here. Enjoy the reading! BDAT Briefing September... read more

Why community cohesion can’t be taught in a day:

- Published 7/09/2026 -

As educators, part of our role is navigating the complexities of the modern world, and in 2026 we are seeing an increasingly polarised society. From... read more

A Year of RISE: What it looks like from the inside

- Published 7/09/2026 -

(Carol Dewhurst CEO of BDAT and Tessa Mason Chair of Trustees)   The initial cohort participating in the targeted Regional Improvement for... read more