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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(1) In our most recent blog, Open Education AI’s Amy McJennett explores how Inspiration Trust is using predictive attendance data to support earlier intervention and protect learning. Read more: twp.ai/4hsMzI
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(2) Hear more from Amy at CST’s Data and Digital Transformation Conference on 18 June. Final tickets available: twp.ai/E5CrNQ
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Applications close next week on Monday 15 June at 09:00 for our Head of Programming role. To find out more and apply, visit our website: twp.ai/4hqltR
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CST has published Governance at scale, new draft guidance for consultation with Trust Governance Professionals. The paper explores why governance must change at scale, how good design can mitigate risk, and what this looks like in practice.
Read now: twp.ai/4hs93s
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(1) Thank you to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors who joined us in Birmingham for CST Governance Conference 2026.
Today’s discussions have explored what it means to design governance that strengthens decision making, stewardship and trust across our sector.
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(2) We are grateful to our community supporters for helping make today’s conference possible: @eduriocom, Boards for Education, @GovernorHub, @StoneKingLLP, Robin Education and Trust Governance Professionals.
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Samira Sadeghi is joined by Shuab Gamote, Researcher and Advisor, to explore what meaningful listening requires, and how trusts can respond to young people’s voices with honesty and purpose.
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Sunita Yardley-Patel, Head of Governance at @OrmistonAcads, is leading a practical reflection session. Delegates are turning today’s insights into clear next steps they can take back to their trusts.
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This afternoon’s workshops are exploring the practicalities of governance at scale, the implications of SEND reform, and how trusts can build stronger relationships with families by moving from complaints to constructive conversations.
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Our keynote panel on governance at scale brings together Samira Sadeghi, Dr Lizzie Oliver from Trust Governance Professionals, and Sarah Lay ACG from The Co-operative Academies Trust.
They are exploring how governance needs to evolve as trusts grow.
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Workshop series one is underway, with delegates exploring how governance professionals can respond to the opportunities and risks of AI, approach trust growth and mergers with purpose, and use technology to strengthen governance and decision making.
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If you're attending the conference today, don't forget to visit the exhibition to connect with leading providers supporting the school trust sector.
Take the opportunity to explore new ideas, ask questions and continue the conversation with our exhibitors.
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Our opening keynote panel brings together Samira Sadeghi, @EliassonNorris and Dr Valentina Dotto from the @CGIUKI.
They are exploring shared board pressures and how to make governance more sustainable in practice.
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Samira Sadeghi, Director of Trust Governance at CST, opened the conference by setting out how trusts can move from static compliance towards dynamic stewardship.
How can boards create the conditions for high-quality decision making?
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CST Governance Conference 2026 is underway in Birmingham.
Thank you to pupils from @moor_green, part of @reach2trust, for opening the conference with a brilliant performance.
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Volunteers play an important role across education, from strengthening governance to supporting schools and trusts in their communities.
This Volunteers’ Week, we want to thank everyone who gives their time, insight and commitment to the sector.
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Join us tomorrow (Wednesday 3 June, 09:00–10:00) for our member engagement meeting on the Post-16 Pathways Implementation Plan for technical and vocational qualifications.
CST members can register for this session on MyCST.
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Great governance does not happen by chance.
Our Chairing a school trust board programme supports chairs to develop the skills, confidence and strategic insight needed to lead trust governance from good to great.
Find out more: twp.ai/4hqgRM
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In a new guest blog post Pioneer Educational Trust's Antonia Spinks says simple recruitment steps can help increase diversity and ensure trusts get the best talent.
Read it here: twp.ai/4hqXIh
ALT In a new guest blog Pioneer Educational Trust's Antonia Spinks says simple recruitment steps can help increase diversity and ensure trusts get the best talent.
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Join Together Learning Trust's Triestina Bozzo and @LBGplc Ian Browne to explore approaches to careers education in this free member webinar. We'll look at building provision across year groups and creating sustained employer-school partnerships.
More: twp.ai/4hqXBX
ALT Careers, curriculum, and the honest experiment: How careers education is changing and ideas for how trusts can meet the challenge
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