Bradley Taylor (Principal)
I joined the Vale Federation in January 2022, teaming up with Chris Stephenson to lead Booker Park and Stocklake Park Schools having previously been the headteacher at Chiltern Wood School, a similar special school in High Wycombe. All through my professional life I have worked within the special needs field, and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to see and work with such an amazing group of children and young people within the Federation, and support and challenge the dedicated and hard-working staff who educate them every day.
In my personal life I love the disciplines making up triathlon, and compete in long distance events each year. I find this a very helpful break to ensure I can give the school and its community the attention it deserves. I am delighted to work with the Governing Body, which has such a key role in shaping the Federation’s future, and one of my key roles is ensuring Governors have the information and access to know the school well and hold the leadership team to account. My experience has always been that open communication with Governors and other stakeholders yields the most productive relationships, and I am committed to this approach here.