Dan Francis

Dan is currently Curriculum Leader for the Performing Arts at an all-through Academy in London. Prior to this, he has held senior positions in schools across London and the South East, positively impacting on engagement and results for students from the widest range of backgrounds. He has also held senior advisory positions for Music Hubs and three of the UK’s major exam boards; leading on staff and product development; training and mentoring; and strategies for growth globally and in the UK. He has a particular interest in the perception, purpose and practice of assessment and its impact on progression and has led sessions on this topic at local and national conference events across the country. He has over 25 years experience of Music Education and a detailed knowledge of the qualifications available to musicians in schools. He holds a BA in Music from the University of Nottingham and a PGCE in Music from the University of Leeds. In his spare time, he is a Trumpet and Keys player, Musical Director and on the Board of Governors for a Secondary Academy.