We’re at CST Conference 2026 today with sales team, enjoying some brilliant conversations with school and trust leaders.
Events like this are a great chance to talk about the real challenges schools are navigating right now.
Come and say hello — we’re at stand 19!
#CST #SBS #SchoolTrusts #MATs
📄 What will the MAT landscape look like by 2030?
Our white paper, Shaping the Structure of the MAT Sector to 2030, explores what’s ahead and how trust leaders can prepare.
👉 Download your copy now - buff.ly/5dGp3xr
#MATLeadership #WhitePaper #AcademyTrusts #SchoolTrusts
📢 We’ll be at the #ConfederationofSchoolTrusts Data and Insights Conference on 19 June!
Come and chat to us about how FFT Aspire can be your one-stop shop for managing school performance:
✔️ Instant analysis
📊 Compare to DfE, FFT & CAT4
📈 New secondary tracking tool
#SchoolTrusts #SchoolData
Enhancing governance practice - CST’s External reviews of governance (ERG) provide independent, developmental assurance to support trusts in strengthening governance practice.
As #schooltrusts evolve, so too must governance. Moving beyond compliance means evaluating how governance really works in practice. CST’s External reviews of governance (ERG) help boards reflect, improve, and lead with confidence.
(3) 💭 How does your trust go beyond compliance to lead strategically?
#NextGenGovernance #schooltrusts #leadership
CST Communications Summit, 6 March, Birmingham, ‘Harnessing the Spark: How a new brand is helping two trusts come together’ led by Louise Spellman, Chief Executive of Spark Education.
What happens when two #schooltrusts merge, and how can branding help bring them together? Join Louise Spellman at #CSTCommunications Summit on 6 March to hear how Spark Education Trust built a new identity to unite staff under a shared vision. Book your tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
CST Masterclass - Procurement for school trusts, starts Wednesday 26 February 2025. Led by Walter Akers, In2 the Bargain Limited, and Ciara Campfield, Stone King LLP.
The first of our three-part masterclass on procurement for #schooltrusts starts on 26 February. Our expert seminar leads will guide you through the core principles of successful procurement and highlight the advantages of adopting a strategic approach. Book now:
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CST Masterclass - Procurement for school trusts, starts Wednesday 26 February 2025. Led by Walter Akers, In2 the Bargain Limited, and Ciara Campfield, Stone King LLP.
Join our masterclass in procurement for #schooltrusts starting on 26 February with Walter Akers (In2 the Bargain Limited) and Ciara Campfield (Stone King LLP) to discuss managing contracts, mitigating risks and making strategic, cost-effective decisions. Book now: cstuk.org.uk/profess...
CST Communications Summit – ‘Picture perfect: policy approaches to using photos and video’ led by Jenny Childs from the Information Commissioner's Office.
How can #schooltrusts navigate the use of pupil images and videos safely? Join Jennifer Childs from the Information Commissioner's Office at the #CSTCommunications Summit on 6 March as she explores the legal landscape and offers practical guidance. CST members can book now: cst-conferences.org....
CST Finance and Operations Conference, 6 February 2025, Birmingham, ‘Procurement with purpose’ led by David Shields, CEO, Value Match.
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....
This is such a beautiful and important exposition of the protective power of #SchoolTrusts. It is crucial that we support our small schools to join strong and resilient trusts so that they can continue to flourish.
Delighted to be joining this important conversation with
@tomrees.bsky.social, Dr Nic Crossley and Margaret Mulholland. Thank you for the invitation @jonsevers.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social
I hope to see friends and colleagues from #SchoolTrusts there.
Just as #NHStrusts are key partners of government in delivering its plans for health care and reform, so, too, are #SchoolTrusts partners of the government in its mission to transform opportunity for children. 6/8
As DfE develops its policy on regional improvement teams, there is a real opportunity for #SchoolTrusts to step into the light and demonstrate that school improvement capacity resides in trusts. 4/8
#SchoolTrusts are our ‘best bet’ to build strength and resilience in our school system; experts working together and able to focus on the things they do best. But we also honour the hard work and commitment of all schools in all types of structures. 3/8
A thread on the contribution of #SchoolTrusts to the #OpportunityMission 1/8
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