Matt Dickson

Matt is a highly respected member of The Education People, known for his strategic insight, practical expertise, and commitment to driving sustainable school improvement. With a wealth of experience supporting both primary and secondary schools, Matt plays a pivotal role in helping leaders tackle performance challenges and strengthen inclusive practice across all phases of education.

Working with schools, trusts, and local authorities, Matt brings a calm and purposeful approach to developing leadership at all levels. He regularly delivers high-impact training, provides one-to-one coaching for senior leaders, and leads on large-scale statutory assessment programmes across multiple settings.

Matt’s work is grounded in evidence-informed practice and a belief in the power of collaboration to create lasting change. He also advises the Department for Education on strategies to support underperforming schools, contributing to national efforts to raise standards and improve equity.

Passionate about making a difference where it matters most, Matt is particularly driven by a commitment to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and the communities they belong to. He thrives when working with school leaders who are determined to make rapid, meaningful improvements, and takes pride in helping them unlock their school’s full potential.

Whether you’re navigating performance concerns, looking to strengthen your leadership capacity, or seeking tailored support for inclusive school development, Matt brings the clarity, experience, and energy to support you.

How Matt can help:

• Inset days
• School or setting visits
• 1-1 support
• Reviews
• In-house training
• Coaching and mentioring