22. Going from teacher to school leader with Dani Walley

After so many comments, thoughts and requests from the first episode, Dani Walley returns to Bedrock Talks to discuss leadership and teacher development.

Dani is an Assistant Principal leading on teaching, learning and curriculum in a large secondary school. Previously a Director of Humanities, Dani is passionate about empowering staff and students to succeed. She has a forthcoming publication focused on middle leadership and passionately asserts that addressing behavioural issues is crucial before diving into the academic curriculum.

In this episode, Dani offers heartfelt views on leadership, including honest reflections about her own journey and learnings. You'll also hear about her ground-breaking new CPD development programme being rolled out at Bedrock partner school, Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy in Stoke-on-Trent.