Last week, students from Dixons Allerton Academy, Dixons McMillan Academy, Dixons Trinity Academy and Dixons Sixth Form Academy joined forces with local district representatives and Citizens UK to meet with Anne Longfield, a key moment in their campaign for greater inclusion and racial equality in schools.

Over the past few weeks, our students have poured their creativity and passion into producing artwork for our first-ever whole-trust virtual art and design exhibition. 🧵 1/5 Dixons Academies Trust

Today's the day! 🪇🥁🎻 Later today, students from across our trust will come together to perform in our second inter-city collaboration concert! We can't wait to see our students shine, we'll be sharing content from the evening on our socials! #DixonsCollabConcert2025

This month we’re celebrating 1 year since Bradford Parent Power held their first meeting! 🎉 The chapter has already engaged 157 parents and carers, empowering them to ensure their children have a fair chance at education. Learn more about Parent Power: bit.ly/3Zvr3aW

Banning lifejackets to reduce drownings. inco14.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/ban… #send #education #inclusion #teaching

Inclusion is not a bolt-on. It’s the measure of whether our education system is working at all. #education #inclusion #teaching #send #sen

Classroom paramountcy - not classroom at all costs, but classroom first and foremost for every child. Being present, being known, being planned for as part of the main, and being able to contribute. No one is better off with any less than the best offer.

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.

Joy is intentional. From a warm welcome to a reflective exit, every interaction is a chance to spark joy. In joyful classrooms, connection is the curriculum. 📽️Catch part one of the series with Mark here: tinyurl.com/h45vy959 #JoyInLearning

🪜 'By making enrichment excellent for all, not only do we make memories to last a lifetime, we develop skills that set young people up for successful futures' Carol Dewhurst OBE buff.ly/7sBXqEp

After posting about access to green space and playgrounds below, have been asked about accessibility across the whole country. Fields in Trust 💚 data shows the North East, West Mids and Yorkshire have the highest proportion of kids unable to walk to a playground within 10 mins.

We'd like to invite you to our third Parent Power meeting 📢, tomorrow at 4pm, here at Dixons Brooklands Academy. Scan the QR code in the flyer attached or visit the link to sign up. tinyurl.com/9mvkxyzm

Our Unity Community is back open tomorrow, with a brand new look! Come by 9.45-11.30am to meet the team, enjoy a breakfast, and get to know your local community!

Great opportunity to get #FinancialAdvice on #Bradford Oasis Academy Lister Park Oasis UK

What if schools didn't run on hierarchy? In episode two of our OpenSource series on self-management and self-organisation, Luke Sparkes dives into how we're rethinking power at Dixons, swapping command and control for dynamic teams and the advice process.

📢THE BROADGREEN BEACON 📢 Join us on Thursday 25th of September from 4:30pm for the exciting opening of our new community hub by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool! 🤩 🎨Free face painting 🍦Free ice cream 🌟Meet local services and community groups

We are pleased to announce that Dan Carden MP will be visiting our academy on Friday 26th September from 11am. During the visit, Dan will be holding appointments with our parents and families. To book an appointment please contact his office directly using contact details below.

Every time families visit our academy, they’re blown away💜 It’s not just what we do, it’s how it feels when you see it in action. Come and experience the #DixonsDifference for yourself. Visit our website for details on our next open evening: dixonsfa.com/events/year-6-…

🚀Dixons OpenSource is back with a refresh: 💡 six new themed series 🤝 wider access than ever 🕑 quick, timely perspectives Watch our new introduction video and subscribe to our YouTube channel to join the journey. #DixonsOpenSource #EdTwitter #EduLeadership #CultureInSchools