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: https://twp.ai/E5EsMV

We're pleased to welcome Chalkie AI and Widgit Software as recognised suppliers to CST. Explore our recognised suppliers directory: https://twp.ai/9OY1xY

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. https://twp.ai/E5DJSg

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: https://twp.ai/E5D7so

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. https://twp.ai/E5DwuU

Blanket talk about 'work-life balance' misses the complexity of being a good employer says Ted Wragg Trust's Lisa Thomas, in our latest guest blog post. We need approaches that understand and adapt to individual needs. https://twp.ai/E5Dwth

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: https://twp.ai/9OYm6F

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.

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: https://twp.ai/E5CNBK

CST Platinum Partner Stone King is working with the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Bayes Business School on a survey exploring governance under pressure. Find out more and take part: https://twp.ai/9OWmM0

1) Thank you to all delegates, speakers, supporters and exhibitors who joined us in Birmingham for CST’s Data and Digital Transformation Conference 2026.

Our closing keynote from Daniel Emerson, Good Future Foundation, examines the organisational conditions required to build enduring capability, align culture with technology and make disciplined strategic choices in uncertain conditions. #CSTData

Workshop series three focuses on digital practice at scale. Sessions are exploring workflow design, organisational capability and the careful use of AI agents in trust operations. #CSTData

Workshop series two turns to the digital foundations that enable confident practice across trusts. Sessions are exploring connected systems, data capacity, procurement, data protection and supplier assurance. #CSTData

Workshop series one is now underway. Delegates are choosing from sessions on leading transformation within constraints, building data capability, and piloting and implementing AI tools across trusts. #CSTData

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. #CSTData

Delegates are now reflecting on the morning’s keynote sessions through table discussions. #CSTData

Katherine Moulds is now sharing the Department for Education’s vision for AI, data and digital in schools. #CSTData

In our first keynote, Dr Madiha Khan (Educate Ventures Research), explores AI, judgement and decision-making in education. Her session considers how leaders can evaluate choices, set boundaries and make proportionate decisions in uncertain conditions. #CSTData

Lauren Thorpe, United Learning, welcomes delegates to today’s conference, grounded in the Data and digital transformation professional community principles: - Laying strong foundations - Building digital capability and capacity. - Being curious but cautious #CSTData

Today we are in Birmingham for CST’s Data and Digital Transformation Conference. Delegates will explore this year’s theme, Principles to practice: Navigating a changing landscape. #CSTData

We are pleased to welcome our newest recognised suppliers to CST. Our recognised suppliers directory features organisations with a proven history of working with school trusts. RISO: https://twp.ai/IlsIiD Learning by Questions: https://twp.ai/9OXoK5

At CST, we know that great education depends on the people working every day in schools and trusts. On National Thank a Teacher Day, we recognise the teachers and school staff whose expertise and commitment support children and young people to thrive.

Join us tomorrow to hear from Lee Elliot Major OBE FAcSS, Professor of Social Mobility at University of Exeter. He will share his research, the principles of equity, and the relationship to persistent attainment gaps. CST members can register for this session on MyCST.

Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer at United Learning, reflects on why digital, AI and data leadership are becoming central to trust leadership. Read our latest blog: https://twp.ai/9OXoHz This is a key conversation that will be explored at #CSTData this Thursday.

(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: https://twp.ai/9OXcBM

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: https://twp.ai/E5BGHZ

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:https://twp.ai/9OXOFw

(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.

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. #CSTGovernance