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12th March 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion: our plan for this moral and strategic priority

Here at Dixons, we have been working hard on developing and rolling out our trust equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) agenda, as this is a strategic priority for us.

7th March 2024

Inspire Inclusion: the power of the Women in Education network at Dixons Academies Trust

Blog by Rose Hastings and testimonials / reflections from some of the participants in our Women in Ed network.

14th February 2024

Flexible working: What are we doing and why is it important in education?

At Dixons, we are working through the plans for making flexible working a reality. Flexibility in our workforce is vital to recruiting more teachers.

29th January 2024

The rationale for decolonising the curriculum

Data shows limited input from racialised minority groups in leadership decisions and curriculum delivery, meaning students from ethnic minority backgrounds are unable to see themselves represented in the education system.

23rd January 2024

Bradford Research School: Attendance: three relationships to restore

Restoring relationships with self, others and curriculum

18th January 2024

How we’re giving teachers a nine-day fortnight

Dixons Academies’ CEO Luke Sparkes explains why the trust is introducing a radical flexible working policy to help tackle teacher workload and boost recruitment and retention.

29th November 2023

Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools: 3 Types of Learning Needs

The N in SEND stands for needs. Recommendation 2 from the EEF’s Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools guidance report tells us to: Build an ongoing, holistic understanding of your pupils and their needs.

14th November 2023

The importance of Disability History Month

As we approach Disability History Month, Kathryn Downs reflects on her personal experiences and highlights the importance of this month and what we can learn.