Our partnership with the Manchester United foundation

Manchester United Foundation

Manchester United Foundation are in partnership with Dixons Pennine Academy to deliver a range of innovative programmes and projects for our academy to support our students both within their curricular subjects as well as helping develop their interpersonal skills.

The foundation also provides support with additional activities such as enrichment, extra-curricular, holiday programmes whilst uniting the surrounding community through the power of football and sport. Dedicated foundation staff deliver educational and community outreach programmes to help young people make positive choices in their lives.

The foundation delivers educational and community outreach programmes to help young people make positive choices in their lives by improving their:

physical and mental health: by contributing to young people’s ability to live a healthy lifestyle.

social wellbeing: by giving young people a sense of belonging in their community.

employability: by improving educational and employment outcomes.

targeted interventions: The foundation support students with various soft skill development, maximising their ability to engage in core subjects. Targeted interventions include MUF leadership pathway, health and wellbeing, aspirational and cross-curricular projects.

mentoring: specific students across our academy work with Matt Fejos to develop their ‘Future Me’ skills that will support them not only in school but in later life.

extra-curricular: As part of the partnership with the foundation, students are given the opportunity to attend a range of extra-curricular clubs as well as be given the chance to go on trips and exchanges. The foundation also delivers holiday camps for current and upcoming students to attend free of charge.

transition: Support the transition with students from Y6-Y7. This may be in the form of transition events as well as providing support within the local primary schools.

competitions, rewards and prizes: As part of the partnership with the foundation, we reward students with prizes such as Manchester United training kit and equipment to give to students who are following our values. Monthly competitions are available for ALL students to take part in!