CAse Studies

Dixons Academies trust

THE CHALLENGE

The Dixons Academies Trust boasts over 30 years of experience in education. Operating a network of high-performing, non-faith academies, the Trust now extends across Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool, and Manchester, serving thousands of children in the North of England. With 16 schools spread throughout the Bradford and Leeds districts, Dixons Academies Trust encompasses a diverse range of educational stages, including primary, secondary, all-through, and sixth form. Their focus lies on transforming struggling academies and establishing new free schools to address educational needs and growing demand.

The Challenge

Given its extensive network, Dixons Academies Trust prioritise maintaining high standards of compliance and safety across all its schools. Fire safety is a critical concern, necessitating bespoke and fully compliant escape plans for each unique school building within the Trust.

The Solution

For nearly a decade, QDOS has been the Trust’s chosen fire safety provider. Marshall Sharp, Senior Campus Manager, praised the bespoke plans produced, stating: “The plans are clear, easy to read and understand. Each academy within the Trust is unique, with its own emergency evacuation procedures, which QDOS successfully translated into effective plans.”

Beyond fire safety, these plans serve additional functions. Sharp notes:

“Plans are strategically placed in classrooms, offices, canteens, and other key areas where students gather. They not only outline emergency evacuation routes but also indicate the locations of first aid boxes, fire extinguishers, defibrillators, and more. These plans are also invaluable for helping new students acclimate to their surroundings each year.”

Conclusion

Through QDOS’s expert planning and tailored solutions, Dixons Academies Trust ensures a high standard of safety and compliance across its extensive network, while also providing practical benefits for daily operations and student orientation.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

QDOS Managing Director, Damian Linley says:

“Five years on since the first plans were developed and installed, QDOS continues to provide the trust with updated plans to reflect any changes to layouts within their school buildings, which also supports the trust in ensuring it is fully compliant with Fire Management legislation. We are proud to continue to work with such an ambitious and dedicated client.”

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