Confederation of School Trusts
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We are the national organisation and sector body for school trusts in England advocating for, connecting and supporting executive and governance leaders.
Join our expert seminar leads on 13 January to build your commercial knowledge and confidence needed to improve procurement, supplier relationships and long-term planning, with a clear focus on value for money, effectiveness and compliance. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZM6H
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Join our expert seminar leads on 13 January to build your commercial knowledge and confidence needed to improve procurement, supplier relationships and long-term planning, with a clear focus on value for money, effectiveness and compliance. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZM6H
Season's greetings from everyone at CST. We hope you all have a wonderful and restful festive period.
Our offices are closed from today until 2 January 2026. For urgent member queries, please contact us via our website and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Our offices are closed from today until 2 January 2026. For urgent member queries, please contact us via our website and we'll respond as soon as possible.
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Season's greetings from everyone at CST. We hope you all have a wonderful and restful festive period.
Our offices are closed from today until 2 January 2026. For urgent member queries, please contact us via our website and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Our offices are closed from today until 2 January 2026. For urgent member queries, please contact us via our website and we'll respond as soon as possible.
(1) In our latest blog post, James Goffin, Head of Communications at CST and Chair of the Communications professional community, reflects on the pressures facing school trusts and why building a strong culture of communication matters in a time of change.
Read it here: cstuk.org.uk/news-an...
Read it here: cstuk.org.uk/news-an...
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
(1) In our latest blog post, James Goffin, Head of Communications at CST and Chair of the Communications professional community, reflects on the pressures facing school trusts and why building a strong culture of communication matters in a time of change.
Read it here: cstuk.org.uk/news-an...
Read it here: cstuk.org.uk/news-an...
(1) In our latest blog post, James Goffin, Head of Communications at CST and Chair of the Communications professional community, reflects on the pressures facing school trusts and why building a strong culture of communication matters in a time of change.
Read it here: https://twp.ai/E6EbBx
Read it here: https://twp.ai/E6EbBx
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(1) In our latest blog post, James Goffin, Head of Communications at CST and Chair of the Communications professional community, reflects on the pressures facing school trusts and why building a strong culture of communication matters in a time of change.
Read it here: https://twp.ai/E6EbBx
Read it here: https://twp.ai/E6EbBx
What is the role of trust members, and how can they add value without overstepping?
This short course on 22 January 2026 clarifies members’ remit, statutory duties and the behaviours that support effective governance. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZLyL
This short course on 22 January 2026 clarifies members’ remit, statutory duties and the behaviours that support effective governance. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZLyL
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What is the role of trust members, and how can they add value without overstepping?
This short course on 22 January 2026 clarifies members’ remit, statutory duties and the behaviours that support effective governance. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZLyL
This short course on 22 January 2026 clarifies members’ remit, statutory duties and the behaviours that support effective governance. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZLyL
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with CST’s 11 professional communities this term. Your insight and willingness to share practice is what makes these networks so valuable.
Find out more about our communities and join colleagues online in 2026: https://twp.ai/9PZLyN
Find out more about our communities and join colleagues online in 2026: https://twp.ai/9PZLyN
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with CST’s 11 professional communities this term. Your insight and willingness to share practice is what makes these networks so valuable.
Find out more about our communities and join colleagues online in 2026: https://twp.ai/9PZLyN
Find out more about our communities and join colleagues online in 2026: https://twp.ai/9PZLyN
CST members can now download the new CST Member badge to showcase your membership and commitment to the trust sector.
Download here: https://twp.ai/9PZLtQ
Download here: https://twp.ai/9PZLtQ
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CST members can now download the new CST Member badge to showcase your membership and commitment to the trust sector.
Download here: https://twp.ai/9PZLtQ
Download here: https://twp.ai/9PZLtQ
Hear from Kate Caine, Marketing and Communications Manager at Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, at CST’s Communications Summit on 5 March. Join us to learn simple, transferable skills to elevate your video output using the tools you already have. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZLuv
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Hear from Kate Caine, Marketing and Communications Manager at Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, at CST’s Communications Summit on 5 March. Join us to learn simple, transferable skills to elevate your video output using the tools you already have. Book now: https://twp.ai/9PZLuv
In our new podcast episode we go beyond AI's potential and what platforms to use to examine the governance of AI. Hear from Browne Jacobson's Claire Archibald, Lauren Thorpe from United Learning, and CST's Samira Sadeghi on taking a pragmatic approach to managing the use of AI in your school trust.
December 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In our new podcast episode we go beyond AI's potential and what platforms to use to examine the governance of AI. Hear from Browne Jacobson's Claire Archibald, Lauren Thorpe from United Learning, and CST's Samira Sadeghi on taking a pragmatic approach to managing the use of AI in your school trust.
Join us on Tuesday 21 April 2026 for CST’s Early Years Summit to explore this year’s theme, Building strong foundations. Find out more and book now: https://twp.ai/9PXtKR
December 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Join us on Tuesday 21 April 2026 for CST’s Early Years Summit to explore this year’s theme, Building strong foundations. Find out more and book now: https://twp.ai/9PXtKR
In our latest guest blog Honeycomb Education Trust CEO Jim Nicholson explains to IRIS Education MD Simon Freeman how his team have benefited from building a system that collects and shares information across the trust.
December 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In our latest guest blog Honeycomb Education Trust CEO Jim Nicholson explains to IRIS Education MD Simon Freeman how his team have benefited from building a system that collects and shares information across the trust.
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This week our 🔎Friday Focus🔍 turns to excellent work happening @staracademies.org to build systems, processes and provision with inclusion at the heart of them.
Read all about it here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u....
Five point summary below >>
Read all about it here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u....
Five point summary below >>
November 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This week our 🔎Friday Focus🔍 turns to excellent work happening @staracademies.org to build systems, processes and provision with inclusion at the heart of them.
Read all about it here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u....
Five point summary below >>
Read all about it here: inclusioninpractice.org.uk/wp-content/u....
Five point summary below >>
(1) Our Finance professional community meets on Tuesday 2 December, 09:00-10:00. During the session, you will discover practical ways trusts can apply SMRA principles to drive efficiencies, uncover savings, and achieve greater value for money.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRPA
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRPA
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
(1) Our Finance professional community meets on Tuesday 2 December, 09:00-10:00. During the session, you will discover practical ways trusts can apply SMRA principles to drive efficiencies, uncover savings, and achieve greater value for money.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRPA
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRPA
In our latest Trust blog post, Windsor Academy Trust's Dawn Haywood and Claire Gething introduce their new framework for collaboration, developed in partnership with six school trusts, nine NHS trusts, CST, NHS Confederation and NHS Employers.
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In our latest Trust blog post, Windsor Academy Trust's Dawn Haywood and Claire Gething introduce their new framework for collaboration, developed in partnership with six school trusts, nine NHS trusts, CST, NHS Confederation and NHS Employers.
(1) Our Communications professional community meets on 27 November, 09:00-10:00. Together, we’ll explore strategies for addressing online hostility, reporting problematic material, and supporting staff impacted by online behaviours.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRQm
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRQm
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
(1) Our Communications professional community meets on 27 November, 09:00-10:00. Together, we’ll explore strategies for addressing online hostility, reporting problematic material, and supporting staff impacted by online behaviours.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRQm
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRQm
Our SEND and inclusion professional community member webinar will explore how we can strengthen our collective approach to SEND and inclusion across our school trusts in the year ahead. Join us on Tuesday 25 November (09:00-10:00). Register for the community: https://twp.ai/9PYAYp
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our SEND and inclusion professional community member webinar will explore how we can strengthen our collective approach to SEND and inclusion across our school trusts in the year ahead. Join us on Tuesday 25 November (09:00-10:00). Register for the community: https://twp.ai/9PYAYp
CST and Edurio's National School Trust Report is the largest and most comprehensive survey of academy trust chief executives. Join us on 24 November (14:00) for a deep dive into this year's results, including an exclusive look at previously unpublished data. Register now: https://twp.ai/9PYWRI
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
CST and Edurio's National School Trust Report is the largest and most comprehensive survey of academy trust chief executives. Join us on 24 November (14:00) for a deep dive into this year's results, including an exclusive look at previously unpublished data. Register now: https://twp.ai/9PYWRI
We are pleased to announce that Dr Tim Coulson CBE, Director General of the Regions Group at the Department for Education as a keynote speaker at #CSTFinOpsConference on 5 February 2026. Book your place: https://twp.ai/9PYWO8
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We are pleased to announce that Dr Tim Coulson CBE, Director General of the Regions Group at the Department for Education as a keynote speaker at #CSTFinOpsConference on 5 February 2026. Book your place: https://twp.ai/9PYWO8
Join us on 13 January 2026 for our new masterclass series examining CST’s new domains of leadership. This series will help you sharpen your vision, strategy and stewardship, and enhance your trust’s contribution as a strong civic institution. Book your place: https://twp.ai/9PYKdt
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Join us on 13 January 2026 for our new masterclass series examining CST’s new domains of leadership. This series will help you sharpen your vision, strategy and stewardship, and enhance your trust’s contribution as a strong civic institution. Book your place: https://twp.ai/9PYKdt
(1) Our Early years professional community meets on 18 November, 09:00-10:00. We will explore why handwriting should be explicitly taught in Reception, and what effective early writing practice looks like in action.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRGI
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRGI
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(1) Our Early years professional community meets on 18 November, 09:00-10:00. We will explore why handwriting should be explicitly taught in Reception, and what effective early writing practice looks like in action.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRGI
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRGI
Emergency situations can't always be anticipated. How you respond to them can be, and after experiencing a high-profile school lockdown, Matrix Academy Trust is sharing their expertise through a free online training course to help other trusts prepare and react. Read more: https://twp.ai/9PYAHG
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Emergency situations can't always be anticipated. How you respond to them can be, and after experiencing a high-profile school lockdown, Matrix Academy Trust is sharing their expertise through a free online training course to help other trusts prepare and react. Read more: https://twp.ai/9PYAHG
(1) Our Data and digital transformation professional community meets tomorrow, 13 November. This session will formally introduce CST’s new guiding principles for data and digital transformation.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRSZ
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRSZ
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
(1) Our Data and digital transformation professional community meets tomorrow, 13 November. This session will formally introduce CST’s new guiding principles for data and digital transformation.
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRSZ
Join the community: https://twp.ai/E6DRSZ
Join us on 5 February 2026 for #CSTFinOps Conference. This year’s theme, Taking the long view, will explore what it means for trust leaders to take the long view and plan with clarity, resilience, and purpose. CST members can book now: https://twp.ai/9PYDiq
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join us on 5 February 2026 for #CSTFinOps Conference. This year’s theme, Taking the long view, will explore what it means for trust leaders to take the long view and plan with clarity, resilience, and purpose. CST members can book now: https://twp.ai/9PYDiq
(1) It has been a fantastic day here at our inaugural #CSTPeopleCulture Conference. Thank you to all our delegates for engaging with and contributing to the discussions with colleagues around our theme, flourishing adults, flourishing children.
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
(1) It has been a fantastic day here at our inaugural #CSTPeopleCulture Conference. Thank you to all our delegates for engaging with and contributing to the discussions with colleagues around our theme, flourishing adults, flourishing children.
In her closing keynote, Sinéad McBrearty, Chief Executive of Education Support, explored the link between connection, trust and wellbeing, highlighting how meaningful relationships underpin resilience and performance. #CSTPeopleCulture
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In her closing keynote, Sinéad McBrearty, Chief Executive of Education Support, explored the link between connection, trust and wellbeing, highlighting how meaningful relationships underpin resilience and performance. #CSTPeopleCulture