Most strategies fail because leaders spread resources too thin. In episode five of our strategy series, I share how we go all in on a few big moves, and why the hardest part is saying no to good ideas.

How we organise learning matters. 🎥 Video six of seven in our latest series explores: ✨ Joy: learning with purpose and challenge 🔄 Flexible grouping: ensuring no student is lost, every student stretched When structure meets joy, classrooms come alive. Watch now ⬇️

Incredible opportunity for a standout leader to join us @DixonsUnity. If you’re driven by mission, values and the belief that education can transform lives, we’d love to hear from you. Lead with purpose → shape culture → change outcomes.

💭Scaffolds aren’t permanent, they’re blueprints for independence. That’s why principle 6: modelling and scaffolding matters. Watch episode three of our instruction principles series and learn how expert thinking made visible helps students move from guidance to mastery.

We're building a cricket programme from scratch. We need a leader. A first for the trust sector. A game-changer for our students. I'd love to hear from you if you're interested!

We’re looking for exceptional science leaders ready to make impact beyond the classroom. 🧪 🗓️ Nine-day fortnight 👩‍⚕️ Private healthcare 📈 Real career growth 👉 https://t.co/Qeth0B9CsY 📩 askinner@dixonsat.com

We’re looking for an exceptional maths leader to shape strategy and raise outcomes across our academies. ➗ If you’re ready to lead system-level change and see your work have impact, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 https://t.co/Qeth0B9CsY 📧 Contact askinner@dixonsat.com

What if your team could make great decisions without waiting for approval? This week’s #OpenSource episode explores how our circles model is speeding up impact across our trust. Don’t miss it 👇

In this week’s OpenSource episode, I share how our 2–5 year plan fits on one slide, solves real problems, and drives everything we do. No fluff. No jargon. Just four bold steps and a clear north star. #Strategy #Leadership

360 students, one collaboration concert, an incredible showcase 🎤 🎵 #DixonsCollabConcert2025

If you’ve been following our mini-series on OpenSource, you’ll know we’re trying things that help our leaders engage in agile approaches to strategy. In episode three, we share how our live list keeps strategy urgent, actionable, and alive. Watch below 👇 #Education

That's a wrap! Today we made history with our first-ever whole trust athletics championships! 🏆 Students gave it their all in a range of track and field events. Huge congratulations to all who took part! 💙#TeamDixons #DixonsAthleticsChamps

Have you watched the first episode of our six-part series on strategy, featuring @ldsparkes? If the answer is no, we'd encourage you to check it out here: https://t.co/XCrp7gIdKj #OpenSource #Dixons #Leadership #EduStrategy

We’ve torn up the old strategy playbook. No more dusty plans or annual cycles. At Dixons, our 2–5 year plan evolves every week: bold moves, real talk, zero fluff. This is strategy that actually works. Watch this week’s OpenSource episode below👇 #LivingStrategy #Leadership

Did you catch our OpenSource episode on self-management? In this powerful episode, @ldsparkes explains how we're redesigning school power structures, swapping hierarchy for dynamic teams. Watch below 👇 Or check out our YouTube channel: https://t.co/teLUpmqQMe

We're delighted to announce that we have partnered with @BritishRowing to embed indoor rowing into PE at our Liverpool and Manchester schools 🚣 Each school now has its own rowing room with ten ergometers. The goal: break down barriers and expand access to sport. #IndoorRowing

What does joy really mean in the classroom? It’s not about lowering expectations: it’s about thoughtful routines that help every student feel confident, included and ready to succeed. In this OpenSource episode, Kiran Tahir, explains how joy and high expectations go hand in hand.

Today is National #ThankATeacherDay! Today, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all our staff across our trust, and to teachers everywhere. Your impact is lasting, your work is powerful, and your commitment does not go unnoticed. #EducationMatters #NationalThankATeacherDay

Joy doesn’t just happen. We build it; through intentional relationships. In our latest OpenSource episode, Faique Bhatti, unpacks the three relationships for learning: with self, with others, and with the curriculum. A must listen for anyone serious about joyful academies.

The support and engagement for the launch of our flexible working campaign has been incredible. We are still early in our planning but we want to be brave and bold in this space and find ways to offer genuine flexibility Read more here: