Mark Vickers MBE

CEO of Olive Academies multi-academy trust. Leading a pioneering network of alternative provision academies. Chair of National MAT CEO Network for AP & SEND.

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Our Olive Academies values. @OAThurrock @OAHavering @OASuffolkC

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Proud to attend the Schools White Paper & SEND Reform Roundtable at 10 Downing Street. Encouraging to see such support for the ambitious reforms, & commitment to building a single, high‑quality, inclusive education system where all children & young people can achieve & thrive.

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Powerful findings in the Time to Nurture report. Social-emotional development isn't an add-on - it's the foundation of equity and inclusion in our schools. I urge all to read and reflect. #TimeToNurture

[nurtureuk @nurtureuktweets]

Today we're releasing NEW data suggesting that more than three million school children in England are likely to need extra support with their social and emotional development.

Find out more about the challenges and what we can do: https://t.co/GacbTYdQX8 #TimeToNurture

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

A proud day for @OliveAcademies. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal’s visit to @OACambridge recognised the dedication of staff & pupils, & the partnerships driving our mission. We’re creating new pathways & building brighter futures. I’m grateful to all who make this possible.

[OA-Cambridge @OACambridge]

We were proud to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Her Royal Highness met pupils, observed lessons and saw first-hand how our partnerships and curriculum are transforming futures.

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@OliveAcademies @CambJunction @CUFCFoundation @BRSNewmarket

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Read more: https://t.co/ohaOiLz73I

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

You may have seen @OliveAcademies on @Channel4News, who were reporting new @YouthEndowFund research linking school exclusion with increased risk of later violence & offending. We believe high-quality alternative provision & a continuum of support can be part of the solution.

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

@Rory_Gribbell Thanks @Rory_Gribbell
I look forward to supporting these important reforms..

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

@MrDaveBaker @MATPartNet Thanks @MrDaveBaker. Looking forward to seeing you and other leaders at @MATPartNet

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

I’m delighted to  be speaking at the next @MATPartNet  #MATPN South West Event in Bristol in October. It is great to see AP remains firmly on the agenda and looking forward to connecting with other leaders and sharing innovation.

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Delighted to welcome HMCI @martyneoliver and Ofsted’s National Director @LeeOwston to @OAHavering - a wonderful opportunity to share the positive impact our broad curriculum and personalised approach to learning has on pupils in our academies. Read more: https://t.co/eAUIcFF8DJ

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Great to be there on behalf of @OliveAcademies and the APSEND CEO Network. I have a strong sense of optimism about the new gov’t’s desire to work with schools & specialist settings to help shape the lives of all pupils we work with so they can be successful in education & beyond.

[Department for Education @educationgovuk]

Tonight we’ve opened the doors @educationgovuk, to discuss how we can work together to drive up standards & break down barriers to opportunity.

We’re resetting the relationship between government and stakeholders so we can be partners in the push for better.

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

@vawells1 @PRUsAPExec @OliveAcademies Thanks Vicci.
We’re proud to be associated with @YouthSportTrust

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Delighted to be involved in the valuable work of @youthsporttrust driving school and trust improvement and unlocking the potential of every child through PE, sport and play. Access the Well School Trusts Principles in Practice toolkit and our case study: https://t.co/soRYosymHB

[Olive Academies @OliveAcademies]

Proud that our work is showcased in the new @youthsporttrust Well School Trusts: Principles in Practice toolkit as we all strive to support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our students and staff. Find it here https://t.co/jChNUC5F1u

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Well done to all at @OAThurrock - a well-deserved outcome and some very encouraging feedback!

[Olive AP Academy - Thurrock @OAThurrock]

Proud to retain our 'Good' rating following our ungraded Ofsted inspection and delighted that there was evidence to suggest we are outstanding! Special thanks to staff for their hard work and commitment in supporting our pupils. Read the report: https://t.co/j9wPDoKIz1

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Thanks to the generous support of so many friends, family and colleagues, today I’ve completed my 21 mile swim challenge for our foundation at @OliveAcademies
Over £2k raised so far to give our YP more amazing opportunities. Thanks all..

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Ok, so 16.5 miles in and still on track to meet my challenge. Thanks for the generous donations so far. Any further help will no doubt get me over the line next week and help so many of our YP in the future. #ThisisAP

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

This June, I'm taking on a huge challenge: swimming the equivalent of the English Channel.

21 miles in 30 days to raise funds for a cause close to my heart; Olive Academies Foundation.

Please donate and share to help me reach my goal. Donate here: https://t.co/VZuvzkAT1n

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Ok, so on track at the end of the first week with 5 miles completed. Thanks for all the kindness and generosity of friends and colleagues with over 1k pledged. Now, onto week 2…

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

This June, I'm taking on a huge challenge: swimming the equivalent of the English Channel.

21 miles in 30 days to raise funds for a cause close to my heart; Olive Academies Foundation.

Please donate and share to help me reach my goal. Donate here: https://t.co/VZuvzkAT1n

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Ok, so that’s the 1st of 21 miles completed this morning.
Thanks for all the support so far which is much appreciated. Please keep sharing and further support always needed to help our foundation. https://t.co/fZbyE8PkRK

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

This June, I'm taking on a huge challenge: swimming the equivalent of the English Channel.

21 miles in 30 days to raise funds for a cause close to my heart; Olive Academies Foundation.

Please donate and share to help me reach my goal. Donate here: https://t.co/VZuvzkAT1n

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

If you’d like to know more about Olive Academies Foundation, take a look: https://t.co/AWCEBcuCev

[Mark Vickers MBE @OAMarkVickers]

Looking forward to speaking at @WMinsightUK Alternative Provision Conference in Manchester on Wednesday (15 May), where I will be discussing how to achieve excellence in AP through safe and inclusive learning environments. Register: https://t.co/xvnCqX7H8p #AlternativeProvisionWM