@CSTvoice

We are the national organisation and sector body for school trusts in England advocating for, connecting and supporting executive and governance leaders.

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In our latest guest blog post FFT Education's Pete Collison suggests some questions for trustees to ask about exam results - those past and those to come. Read his suggestions: twp.ai/4hv7EH
Trust: The CST blog Summer 2026 exams: the national picture, and what it means for trustees Challenge is not criticism. FFT's Pete Collison suggests some questions for trustees to ask about exam results - those past and those to come.

ALT Trust: The CST blog Summer 2026 exams: the national picture, and what it means for trustees Challenge is not criticism. FFT's Pete Collison suggests some questions for trustees to ask about exam results - those past and those to come.

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In our latest guest blog post, Dan Morrow from @CeltAcademies says trusts and government should embrace a "constitutional upgrade" to make all trusts cooperative civic trusts. Read why here: twp.ai/4hvBMB @MoreMorrow
Trust: The CST blog The cooperative civic trust: Completing the reform journey Trusts and government should embrace a "constitutional upgrade" to make all trusts cooperative civic trusts, says CELT’s Dan Morrow.

ALT Trust: The CST blog The cooperative civic trust: Completing the reform journey Trusts and government should embrace a "constitutional upgrade" to make all trusts cooperative civic trusts, says CELT’s Dan Morrow.

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New research looking at nearly two decades of school data shows that schools that become academies improve more than other state-funded schools. Advancing Education ranks schools year-by-year against national figures, cutting through changes in exams and inspection rules.
New research backs move to all-academy approach for England’s schools New research looking at nearly two decades of school data has shown that schools that become academies improve more than other state-funded schools.

ALT New research backs move to all-academy approach for England’s schools New research looking at nearly two decades of school data has shown that schools that become academies improve more than other state-funded schools.

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Also published today is a new study by @ImpactEd_Group, combining a review of existing research with fresh analysis of national school data. The Trust Effect report focuses on sponsored academies finding improvement across attainment, pupil progress, and inspection outcomes.
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Explore the research here: twp.ai/4hvqGB
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(1) Commenting on the PISA 2025 report published today, Leora Cruddas said: “The latest PISA report is testament to the hard work of children and staff across the country...
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(2) "While there is always more work to do, particularly in closing disadvantage and gender gaps, we should recognise the continued and sustained improvement of our state schools over several years.
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(3) "Our school system is on a journey from good to great, and we should celebrate the work of children, teachers, support staff, and leaders as we look ahead to the next chapter for English schools.”
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Thousands of students are today receiving their A level, T level, and Level 3 VTQ results. Today is the culmination of years of hard work by students, backed by dedicated teachers and support staff – and the start of new chapters. We congratulate you on your achievements.
Today is the culmination of years of hard work by students, backed by dedicated teachers and support staff – and the start of new chapters. Whether that means work, further study, or a combination of the two, CST congratulates you on your achievements.

ALT Today is the culmination of years of hard work by students, backed by dedicated teachers and support staff – and the start of new chapters. Whether that means work, further study, or a combination of the two, CST congratulates you on your achievements.

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Our new report draws on consultation with CST member trusts and research by safeguarding consultant Jon Le Fevre to explore how trusts engage with local children’s safeguarding partnerships. Read it here: twp.ai/4huNyN
Bridging the safeguarding gap Examining education’s role in local children’s safeguarding partnerships Our new report explores how school trusts engage with local children’s safeguarding partnerships.

ALT Bridging the safeguarding gap Examining education’s role in local children’s safeguarding partnerships Our new report explores how school trusts engage with local children’s safeguarding partnerships.

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We're pleased to welcome Chalkie AI and Widgit Software as recognised suppliers to CST. Explore our recognised suppliers directory: twp.ai/4hsmlU
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Leora Cruddas CBE@LeoraCruddas
Jul 20
Congratulations @LucyMPowell. @CSTvoice looks forward to working with you.
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In our latest guest blog post, Ned Younger from the Centre for the Children’s Workforce says we have the chance to build more coherent support for children. twp.ai/4hsp4Y
Trust: The CST blog Ten years to build the children's workforce: the opportunity for trusts We have the chance to build more coherent support for children, says Ned Younger from the Centre for the Children’s Workforce

ALT Trust: The CST blog Ten years to build the children's workforce: the opportunity for trusts We have the chance to build more coherent support for children, says Ned Younger from the Centre for the Children’s Workforce

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CST has long advocated for the role of school trusts as civic partners. Our new discussion paper explores what that means in an age of devolution and place-based decision making, working at neighbourhood, local, and regional or system level: twp.ai/4hsdUg
The civic trust: Place, devolution, and the next chapter for education Read our new discussion paper, exploring the role of the school trust in an age of devolution and place-based decision making, working at neighbourhood, local, and regional or system level

ALT The civic trust: Place, devolution, and the next chapter for education Read our new discussion paper, exploring the role of the school trust in an age of devolution and place-based decision making, working at neighbourhood, local, and regional or system level

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As we gather for our 2026 CEO Summit, we're publishing a new edition of The partnership dividend. Created with the Reach Foundation it looks at how trusts can be part of civic leadership in place, with practical examples of partnership in action. twp.ai/4htSWM @ReachFND
Our updated discussion paper, published with the Reach Foundation, explores how school trusts can work in partnership at local, neighbourhood, and regional levels - with practical examples of partnership in action.

ALT Our updated discussion paper, published with the Reach Foundation, explores how school trusts can work in partnership at local, neighbourhood, and regional levels - with practical examples of partnership in action.

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Blanket talk about 'work-life balance' misses the complexity of being a good employer says @TedWraggTrust's Lisa Thomas, in our latest guest blog post. We need approaches that understand and adapt to individual needs. twp.ai/4htSVZ
Blanket talk about 'work-life balance' misses the complexity of being a good employer says Ted Wragg Trust's Lisa Thomas. We need approaches that understand and adapt to individual needs.

ALT Blanket talk about 'work-life balance' misses the complexity of being a good employer says Ted Wragg Trust's Lisa Thomas. We need approaches that understand and adapt to individual needs.

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Advance tickets are now available for CST’s 2026-2027 community conferences and summits. Rooted in our professional communities, these events bring trust leaders together to share practice, build connection and explore key questions. Secure your place: twp.ai/4htWuB
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Join us tomorrow for our next CST member engagement meeting to hear from Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, and take part in a wider discussion on the political and policy outlook for school trusts. CST members can register for this session on MyCST.
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With falling primary pupil numbers, trusts are being encouraged to look at repurposing buildings as school-based nurseries. But in our latest guest blog post Ark's Katie Oliver says that risks getting things the wrong way round. Find out why here: twp.ai/4hrsnC
Trust: The CST blog Beyond empty classrooms: why school-based nurseries need more than buildings With falling primary pupil numbers, trusts are being encouraged to look at repurposing buildings as school-based nurseries. But Ark's Katie Oliver says that risks getting things the wrong way round.

ALT Trust: The CST blog Beyond empty classrooms: why school-based nurseries need more than buildings With falling primary pupil numbers, trusts are being encouraged to look at repurposing buildings as school-based nurseries. But Ark's Katie Oliver says that risks getting things the wrong way round.

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