Making the Most of the PiXL Specialist and Networking Platform

In September 2024, we transformed our support model to be more responsive, more persona and more useful — and the PiXL Specialist and Networking Platform is at the heart of it.

Think of it as your one-stop space to connect with people, book support and find what you need — all included in your membership. We’ve got so much on there already and upcoming upgrades are set to take you even further!

The Power of the Platform Means You Can:

Book 2 places at every National Conference
Access your Improving Outcomes Specialist
Join as many expert-led surgeries and online networks as you wish
Enrol in the School of PiXL Leadership CPD courses (free)*
Book Open Days and explore our full Events calendar*
Get all PiXL resources in one place*
Give up to 6 staff full booking access — and share resources widely*
Keep contact management up to date for efficient communication

*new from July!

We’re seeing schools use the platform in different ways, depending on their priorities:

Go Wide: Let teams explore, attend networks, and book surgeries as needed
Go Deep:Regular strategy-focused meetings with your Specialist
Empower Middle Leaders: Book them onto relevant support or leadership development
Leadership Thinking Time: Use coaching-style surgeries for personal growth
In-Person & Follow-Up: Use open days and conferences as launchpads for action
Set the Direction: Give autonomy but align bookings to your development goals

Reflections for you and those you lead with:

Will you keep bookings central or share them across the team?
Who benefits from time with a Specialist or expert right now?
How will you link this to your school’s Wildly Important Goal?
How will you introduce this to your wider team?

A full downloadable Leadership Thinking Guide is available, packed with detail, example models and planning questions to help you use the platform with purpose.

For now, start where you are, use what you have, and build what you need.