CST founder Leora Cruddas will be a lead judge of the awards, looking at excellence across the trust sector. CST is also sponsoring a category, Governance Professional of the Year. This event will give school trusts the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and recognise their impact on pupils, staff, and the wider community.
Now in its 25th year, Optimus Education is the leading provider of professional development support and school improvement services for schools, academies, and other educational institutions. Optimus Education is part of Shaw Trust, the UK’s largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment sector. Incorporating highly respected conferences, such as the MATs Summit, along with consultancy, training and awards, Optimus Education leads the way in ensuring educational establishments are supported to improve outcomes for their students.