Most MAT chiefs are lucky if they get to open one free school in their lifetime. Wesley Davies has opened three, all of which are now rated ‘outstanding’. Davies spent the first 20 years of his career at Dixons Academies Trust, where he got first-hand experience of the emergence of the modern MAT system. As chief executive of Two Counties trust
Pupils from Dixons Marchbank Primary DIXONS Marchbank Primary is one of the first schools in Bradford to receive a prestigious Schools Mental Health Gold Award Having successfully achieved the Silver award last year, the school worked towards the top award, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The award means that quality mental health provision becomes a school priority for both students, staff and its community. The school has also supported others throughout the district and the world with virtual visits, mentoring and coaching. The Mental Health Award Lead, Milly Lynch, met with the Hong Kong Education Board to share good practice as well as joining local and national mental health focus groups, in collaboration with the NHS and leading mental health charities.