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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
With thanks to our community supporters, Barker, IMP Software, Litmus Partnership and School Business Services. Wishing everyone a safe journey home! We hope you will be able to join us again next year.

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February 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It has been a motivating day here at #CSTFinOps Conference. Thank you to our incredible programme of keynote and workshop speakers. Thank you to all our delegates for contributing to the discussions around our theme, building excellence.

February 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In our final keynote of #CSTFinOps Conference, Joanne Dawson, Ormiston Academies Trust, joined us to share her experience of applying the learnings from her global roles in FTSE100 companies in her trust and how this is enabling OAT to achieve its educational goals.
February 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our third and final workshop series has begun at #CSTFinOps Conference, delving into topics such as investment strategies, business services, and the Employment Rights Bill and SSSNB proposals.

Share your takeaways from your chosen workshops today by using #CSTFinOps
February 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📢 If you're attending #CSTFinOps Conference today, make sure to also visit our exhibition to connect with leading suppliers to the sector.
February 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our team is thrilled to join today's CST Finance and Operations Conference 2025 at the Eastside Rooms.

Claire Douglas and Peter Murphy are eager to connect with trust leaders and finance directors. Discover how RM Technology can become your go-to IT ally. #CSTFinOps
February 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In our second workshop series today, delegates can choose from a number of insightful sessions to further explore our theme, building excellence. Topics include, ICFP, operational leadership and financial models for new school-based nursery provision.

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February 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
💬 Share your key takeaways and get involved in the conversation online by using #CSTFinOps.
February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our first workshop series has begun at #CSTFinOps Conference. Delegates have the opportunity to choose from a range of sessions delivered by sector experts and trust leaders. Topics include operational excellence, procurement, and leveraging resources to improve education.

February 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
@lukesibieta.bsky.social (@theifs.bsky.social) will now give an overview of the recent IFS report into the current SEND system funding crisis. He will weigh up the potential policy responses in conversation with @leoracruddas.bsky.social CBE.

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February 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In our first keynote this morning, @samfr.bsky.social (@instituteforgov.bsky.social) will be discussing what the public spending review means for school trusts.

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February 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Registration has begun at #CSTFinOps Conference. We look forward to an insightful day as we discuss our theme, building excellence.
February 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Our team is thrilled about the upcoming @cstvoice.bsky.social
Finance & Operations Conference 2025 at the Eastside Rooms. Claire Douglas and Peter Murphy will join trust leaders and finance directors to explore how RM Technology can be the perfect IT partner for trusts. #CSTFinOps
February 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We are welcoming back Dixons Academies Trust to #CSTFinOps Conference on 6 February, to share their insights on transforming business services. They’ll update us on their phase one achievements and details from phase two this spring. Book your tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
January 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Luke Sibieta, IFS, will discuss how we can tackle the SEND funding crisis in his keynote at #CSTFinOps Conference on Thursday 6 February. He will also examine funding pressures and policy solutions with @LeoraCruddas. Book your tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
January 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join Natalie Ruane for her session at our #CSTFinOps Conference to explore the Employment Rights Bill and the SSSNB proposals, and what the implications are for #schooltrusts. CST members can book their tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
December 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Emma Hughes, Browne Jacobson LLP, and Jo Marchant MBE, The Boxing Academy, will explore how we can build and support the next generation of operational leaders in #schooltrusts, in their session at #CSTFinOps Conference. CST members can book their tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
December 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Join Value Match CEO David Shields for his session at our #CSTFinOps Conference to explore how #schooltrusts can achieve value for money by adopting sustainable, ethical, and responsible procurement practices. CST members can book their tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
December 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Announcing two of our keynote speakers for #CSTFinOps Conference ⬇️

Sam Freedman Senior Fellow, Institute for Government, will join us to examine the public spending review and what it means for school trusts.
November 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM