Carol Dewhurst OBE DL

Wishing the new High Sheriff of West Yorkshire, Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE, every success in her year of office. With many thanks to Chris Brown OBE DL for his dedicated service over the past year.

As HM Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, I am delighted to send my first Christmas message to everyone in our amazing county! Wishing you all a joyous festive season, peace, and happiness. All the best for 2026!

The deadline for applications for the Headteacher post at Bradford Forster Academy is on 7th January at 9am, the full details can be found here; bdat-academies.org/employer-of-ch…

Thank you to @LordMayorLeeds for a wonderful Reception in the Civic Hall. It has been a great pleasure working with you and all the other former Lord Mayors during my term of office.

We are thrilled to share that @Linking_Network who BDAT schools work closely with have been selected as one of 5 charities in this year's Guardian Charity Appeal. The programme they deliver began in Bradford in 2001 to create opportunities for our pupils theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/d…

Proud to be amongst the first Academy Trust nationally to be recognised as a Real Living Wage employer @LivingWageUK Thank you to Mayor Tracy Brabin for presenting our award @TracyBrabin

BDAT is looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher at Bradford Forster Academy for this exciting leadership role @BDAT_CPD The full pack and job description can be found on the link below: mynewterm.com/jobs/2408/EDV-… Deadline for applications is 9.00am on 7th January 2026

We are very proud to report that Woodlands CE Primary School are celebrating following their recent SIAMS inspection, read the full details here: bdat-academies.org/a-small-church…

Looking for your next role in school leadership? We have a rare headship vacancy in our family of schools @BradfordForster Academy. Why not book a visit and come and have a look.... bdat-academies.org/employer-of-ch…

Many congratulations to Adeeba Malik CBE DL on being named as my successor when I retire as Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire on 22nd December. gov.uk/government/new…

We will remember them. Honoured to represent the @LordLtWY at today’s Remembrance Sunday service today in Denholme, Bradford. A moving tribute to those who gave their lives in service of our country. Thank you for making me feel so welcome. @DenholmeTown @DenholmeSharedC

Delighted to have been gifted a butterfly by @bradford2025 from Penistone Hill @WeAreBDAT @CullingworthVPS

A campfire on bonfire night 🔥 #Y5EMResidential

Train to teach in the UK's City of Culture! gov.uk/apply-for-teac…

Another great report from the Children of The North campaign - this time looking at oral health inequalities: n8research.org.uk/research-focus…

Poignant Festival of Remembrance at Nostell Priory, with @WakefieldMayor including March Past and Parade of Veterans and Cadets, and Service at Wragby Church. Excellent sermon by Right Revd Malcolm Chamberlain, Bishop of Wakefield.

Great to be spending time at the always Excellent East Morton Primary school for our BDAT conference listening to their workshop break out discussing Excellence in Outdoor Learning. Thanks for hosting me and making me feel so welcome @wearebdat @bdatexcellence @EastMortonCEP

The winner of the Operational Excellence Award: Lesley Burton from Woodlands and St John's. She has worked tirelessly to improve the position of the schools and has regularly thought outside of the box to come up with innovative ideas. Congratulations Lesley #bdatexcellence

Well done Chris Tolson - Headteacher @LadyRoydPrimary who was awarded The Outstanding Leader Award today at the Annual Conference. Chris has an unwavering passion for improving the lives of pupils and ensuring they receive the education they truly deserve #bdatexcellence

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