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Great curriculum deserves great support.

Whether you are getting started, developing confidence with the platform or looking to deepen your wider curriculum practice, our team is here to help.

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Support when you need it

You are never on your own with Dimensions.

As part of your package, schools can contact our team directly for help, advice and guidance. Whether you have a question about the platform, need help finding a resource or want to talk through how to make the most of your curriculum, our team is just a phone call or online meeting away.

Call us on 01254 779142 or arrange an online support session.

Learn at your own pace

Your Dimensions Connect subscription includes access to a growing library of online training.

Our short, practical micro-learning videos help staff become familiar with the platform, explore key features and build confidence in using Dimensions in the classroom.

Use whole-staff sessions to introduce new ideas together, or choose individual learning videos that staff can work through at a time that suits them.

Dip in when you need to, revisit a topic or discover something new.

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Bespoke CPD for your school

Sometimes you need more than an online video.

Our experienced team can come into your school and deliver bespoke Dimensions training, designed around your priorities and your staff.

This is a paid-for service, shaped with you before the session so that the training focuses on what your school needs most, from getting started with Dimensions to exploring curriculum planning, progression, creative approaches and effective use of the platform.

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More than curriculum training

Our expertise goes beyond Dimensions.

Our training team can also support your wider professional development, bringing experience across primary education, curriculum, pedagogy and school improvement.

From leadership and EYFS to play, EAL and creative learning, we can work with you to develop CPD that responds to the needs of your school and your staff.

Meet our training team and explore their specialisms…

Philippa Thompson

Philippa Thompson

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Dr Naomi Cooper

Dr Naomi Cooper

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Graham Bell

Graham Bell

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Hannah Homa

Hannah Homa

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Elaine Sutton

Elaine Sutton

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Tell us what you want to achieve and let’s build the right CPD for your school.

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Philippa Thompson

Philippa Thompson is an experienced early years educator, Senior Lecturer and Senior Fellow, with more than 20 years’ experience in higher education alongside extensive experience in early years practice. Her career has included roles as an early years teacher, local authority adviser and Sure Start Community Teacher, giving her a strong understanding of both practice and professional learning.

Philippa has worked at Nottingham Trent University and Sheffield Hallam University and is actively involved in national early years development. She is a member of the Coalition for Early Years supporting Birth to Five Matters, chaired the QAA Early Childhood Studies Subject Benchmark Statement Review in 2022 and was awarded Chair Emerita for her work with the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network.

A published author and experienced conference presenter, Philippa’s work focuses on play, outdoor learning and meaningful partnerships with parents and families. She was also part of the editorial team for Play Matters.

Philippa continues to work closely with schools, settings and organisations to strengthen practice. Recent projects include developing outdoor learning with Wellington College in Hangzhou, training Bright Horizons leaders in parent partnerships and play, and supporting Nottingham City Council to develop boys’ writing through play.

She brings research, expertise and practical experience together to help educators create rich, playful and meaningful learning experiences for young children.

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Dr Naomi Cooper

Dr Naomi Cooper is an experienced educational leader, coach and researcher, with more than 25 years’ experience in leadership and management across a diverse range of educational settings. Her career has included leading both large and small institutions, giving her a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities schools and their teams face.

Naomi has led teams through multiple inspections, achieving highly positive outcomes through a sustained focus on teaching, professional collaboration and the development of strong practice. She brings a practical understanding of how effective leadership can create the conditions for both staff and pupils to thrive.

Alongside her leadership work, Naomi provides coaching for educators and leaders, supporting them to develop clarity, confidence and purpose while aligning individual growth with wider organisational priorities.

Naomi’s doctoral research focused on the teaching and inclusion of multilingual pupils, continuing a longstanding commitment to ensuring every child feels seen, valued and able to participate fully in their education.

She brings together leadership experience, research and coaching expertise to help schools develop confident leaders, inclusive practice and cultures where people can flourish.

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Graham Bell

With a career spanning primary teaching, education consultancy, curriculum design, teacher education and educational leadership, Graham brings a broad and practical understanding of what makes great teaching and learning work in real schools.

Graham has taught across the primary age range and has worked as a Local Authority adviser for art and creativity, an education consultant and the founder of a successful education company. More recently, he was Course Leader for Early Years and Primary Education at Sheffield Hallam University, where he supported and developed the next generation of teachers and explored the relationship between research, curriculum and classroom practice.

His particular expertise includes curriculum design, creative learning, primary art, design and technology, mathematics, pedagogy, subject knowledge and educational leadership. Graham is passionate about helping teachers and leaders turn good ideas into practical approaches that improve learning without adding unnecessary workload.

His training is grounded in experience, informed by research and designed around the realities of school life. Whether working with teachers, subject leaders or senior teams, Graham brings energy, challenge and practical solutions, helping schools develop ambitious, coherent and engaging approaches to curriculum and teaching.

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Hannah Homa

With over 15 years’ experience in education, Hannah brings a wealth of classroom and curriculum experience to her role as a Curriculum Consultant at Dimensions.

Having taught in both the UK and internationally, Hannah has extensive experience of using the Dimensions Curriculum in practice. She understands the difference between having a curriculum and really making it work for your school, supporting teachers to understand the thinking behind the curriculum, make confident choices and get the most from the resources available.

Hannah particularly enjoys working alongside schools as they introduce Dimensions or develop their existing curriculum approach. She provides practical, thoughtful support that helps teachers feel confident, while keeping the curriculum engaging, purposeful and manageable.

A specialist in PSHE and relationship based pedagogy, Hannah is passionate about creating classrooms where children feel valued, connected and ready to learn. Her approach combines strong curriculum knowledge with a genuine understanding of the relationships, routines and experiences that help children thrive.

Hannah’s consultancy is collaborative, practical and always focused on what will make a real difference in school.

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Elaine Sutton

As the founder of Dimensions Curriculum, Elaine brings over 20 years of experience working with schools to develop ambitious, engaging and purposeful approaches to curriculum and learning.

Elaine has led the development of Dimensions’ curriculum programmes, working closely with teachers and schools to create approaches that combine creativity, strong curriculum thinking and meaningful learning experiences. She understands the realities of school life and is passionate about helping teachers turn curriculum ambition into practice that works in the classroom.

Through her training and consultancy, Elaine works with school leaders, curriculum teams and teachers to support curriculum development, implementation and staff confidence. She particularly enjoys helping schools make the most of Dimensions, whether they are introducing the curriculum or looking to develop and deepen their existing practice.

Elaine also has extensive international experience, supporting schools to deliver a rigorous and coherent curriculum while responding thoughtfully to their own context.

Known for her warmth, humour and practical approach, Elaine brings energy, experience and a genuine understanding of what schools need to make change work.

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What schools say about Dimensions.

“As a primary pupil referral unit, creating genuine engagement is essential for our learners. We were looking for a curriculum that places children at the heart of everything and encourages them to immerse themselves in purposeful, meaningful activities. Dimensions has proved to be a strong fit because it enables our pupils to be active, curious learners rather than passive recipients of information. It brings learning to life in a way that motivates them and supports high-quality learning throughout. Plus, the children just love the curriculum!”
BThe Beacon Referral Unit
“Our school fully embraced the Dimensions curriculum and it has brought the world to our classrooms!”
AAlison Steen
“As a school we are really pleased with our decision to go with Dimensions. It has changed the way we teach our topic lessons as a school and has elevated the quality and diversity of the topics taught throughout KS1 and KS2. It is wonderful how the same theme can be so diverse across all age ranges and it has given teachers the confidence to explore themes they may not have taught previously.”
Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey
“Dimensions Curriculum is amazing! We’ve used it for a few years now and the children absolutely love the different topics and are really engaged by the modern and relevant aspect of these. … Added to this is the amazing support that you get from the Dimensions team and nothing is ever too much trouble.”
SSophie Orton
“Introducing the curriculum has been a real game-changer for our team. It’s clear, well-structured, and genuinely supportive of high-quality teaching. Planning is now more streamlined and consistent, while still allowing flexibility for individual classes and teaching styles. The progression is easy to follow, expectations are clear, and it’s saved us valuable time without compromising creativity or impact. A thoughtfully designed resource that’s already making a positive difference in our classrooms.”
Woodford Halse School
“As a class teacher I have really enjoyed using both the Dimensions Curriculum and 3D PSHE. Both products have been very well designed with clear, progressive and sequential plans, incorporating creative, engaging ideas and have given me the peace of mind to know I am teaching the children a quality curriculum. Wouldn’t expect anything less from a product designed by teachers, for teachers. Thank you Dimensions team!”
AAnn Webster
“The Dimensions 3D PSHE curriculum map, programs of study and enrichment unit are so well organised! I am very excited to use it all!”
LLubavitch Primary School
“Children in my school using Dimensions are motivated to learn and can articulate what they are learning and why they are learning it. … The curriculum maps, knowledge organisers and other documents available for subject leadership are super handy and also save on workload. It is excellent value for money.”
LLouise
“Introducing the curriculum has taken the weight off leaders knowing that everything is covered with clear progression documents. Children are getting the breadth and depth of coverage required. It has made a really positive impact especially when planning for mixed age classes. It is great to have the support available for ever changing class structures.”
Beeston Primary School
“I have had an extremely positive experience with Dimensions. They are a fabulous company, producing products to a very high standard that really engage children. Their curriculum is amazing and using it, I have had outstanding progression, engagement and enjoyment both from the children and myself! I would wholeheartedly recommend Dimensions!”
JJules Wilkin
“Music Crew gives teachers much more confidence when teaching music lessons. The children look forward to music and remember what they have learned from previously. The progression is excellent. Music Crew can be adapted to meet the needs of individual classes and the needs of the school.”
Warton St. Paul’s CE School
“It allows teachers to do what they do best, create engaging schemes of work and lessons and then teach accordingly, safe in the knowledge that statutory demands are covered and progression ensured … Our successful inspection outcomes are testament to the confidence we have in Dimensions. I could not ask for more from Dimensions.”
HHelen Ruberto
“We contacted the Customer support team and requested a new document that had the lesson codes and learning objectives for each year group, for each term. They were more than happy to help and emailed the documents to us the same day which was very helpful and exactly what we needed.”
St Andrew’s School
“As a teacher, working in an international school in Hong Kong I have followed the Dimensions Curriculum Thematic Units for a few years now, and I cannot recommend these resources highly enough. I absolutely love how it engages my students, by making learning fun, relevant and interesting for them. … Oh, and I should also mention all the time they save me in planning.”
KKarin Munkholm
“Absolutely loved using the Dimensions Curriculum. It was flexible and creative and allowed us to shape the learning in our school in such a way that it was relevant and purposeful for everyone involved, including the teachers! I enjoyed working with Elaine throughout, and found the support provided to myself as curriculum leader and the staff training given to be excellent.”
SSarah Cooke
“I bought the PSHE Curriculum for my School. The resources are just fantastic! They are packed full of great ideas, easy to use and relevant. I would highly recommend all their resources to any teacher. It’s definitely the way forward.”
KKat Parkinson
“From a teacher’s perspective, this curriculum has revitalized lesson planning. … Overall, this curriculum has been a game-changer. It has enhanced engagement, deepened learning, and created a more dynamic and enjoyable experience for both students and staff. We wholeheartedly recommend this approach to any ASD school …”
SSophie Hatcher
“We have worked with Elaine and the Dimensions team for over 5 years. The staff enjoy teaching the theme units and the pupils love their learning. Ofsted were very impressed with our curriculum and praised the creative learning and experiences the pupils were encountering. … Our school love it.”
AAlison Worthington
“They are a fantastic company with a wealth of knowledge and understanding. Their products are inspiring, innovative, unique to the market and importantly they are fun and exciting. I would recommend every school to have a visit from Elaine or her team, it’s a decision you won’t regret!”
KKJ Krzysiak
“Have used Dimensions to enhance our school curriculum for many years with much success and great results. The support of the Dimensions team and their curriculum has also helped us through two successful OFSTED visits! Would highly recommend.”
DDawn Forrest
“We have seen the knowledge and skills of our children deepen and their experiences in the classroom and of the wider world have broadened. … We have made so many meaningful connections to our whole school vision and values.”
HH Redfern
“Excellent curriculum resources with outstanding provision for all age groups.”
LLiz Budgen
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