Directory of Services

Barker

Barker

A CST Platinum Partner

Barker is one of the country’s leading education property consultants. We assist Schools and Trusts deliver the best education outcomes through the four areas of effective estate management: Surveying & Asset Management, Project Management, Funding and Energy & Sustainability.

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Lloyds Bank

Lloyds Bank

A CST Platinum Partner

Lloyds Bank provides specialist banking for the education sector. We have vast experience working with schools and can offer a range of financial tools to support their growth, as well as strategic guidance from our knowledgeable team of education relationship managers.

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Lyfta

Lyfta

A CST Platinum Partner

Lyfta is an award-winning platform which introduces diverse cultures and perspectives to the classroom. Students explore 360° spaces and soundscapes of homes, workplaces and environments from around the world and get to know real people through powerful short films. An impactful, captivating way to nurture empathy, build character and broaden horizons.

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Pearson

Pearson

A CST Platinum Partner

Learners, teachers and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting learning – wherever, whenever and however it happens. As each learning journey is different, we offer a wide range of resources, assessments, training and services to support every step of the way.

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PLMR

PLMR

A CST Platinum Partner

PLMR delivers communications with impact. We are proud to support the Confederation of School Trusts and are a trusted partner for education organisations across the sector including school trusts, further education organisations, universities, exam boards, early years groups, EdTech companies, education charities and more.

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The Access Group

The Access Group

A CST Platinum Partner

Trusted by over 50% of academies – complete software solution for trusts

Access Education provides purpose-built software designed to streamline operations, reduce workload, and support trusts in scaling efficiently. As the only provider offering comprehensive bundles tailored for trusts, they financial management, people management, parental engagement, and, curriculum and assessment, ensuring you have everything you need in one contract, one platform and one price.  Giving you the freedom to put education first. 

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Value Match Sustainability Services

Value Match Sustainability Services

A CST Platinum Partner

Value Match is a purpose driven organisation delivering innovative procurement solutions tailored for school trusts and the wider education sector.  Our services enable school trusts to achieve exceptional value for money, regulatory compliance, and meaningful social impact while promoting sustainability. By unlocking savings, improving efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices, we help trusts direct resources back towards frontline education, building a brighter future for generations to come.

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Capita Entrust

Capita Entrust

Capita Entrust is a collaborative service provider with a difference. Our all-encompassing portfolio includes HR Advisory and Consultancy, payroll and training, education improvement, SEND and inclusion, technology, property, finance, outdoor education and governance solutions. As a partner to over 6,000 schools and MATs, our national reach and local expertise provide the tools and capabilities Trusts need to reach their goals. 

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Community Playthings

Community Playthings

At Community Playthings we believe that the best way to improve children’s wellbeing and outcomes is to convene and support the people who care most about them. By sponsoring CST’s Early Years Community, we hope to strengthen best practices and support a thriving community of practice within Trusts that will empower better outcomes for children.

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Energy Efficient Solutions Group

Energy Efficient Solutions Group

Energy Efficient Solutions Group offers Schools the latest solutions to help them save money and reduce Carbon emissions. We assess current consumption & demonstrate potential savings that can be obtained by implementing energy saving measures. 

EESG are market leaders to the Education Sector providing LED Lighting, Solar PV, EV Charging along with Finance options

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IMP Software

IMP Software

IMP Software supports smarter MAT finance with MAT-first tools for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and ICFP. Trusted by 450+ MATs and backed by 5-star Trustpilot reviews, our solutions are developed in partnership with MATs and built by ex-trust professionals. We help MATs unify their data and achieve smarter financial management.

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RM

RM

RM is on a mission. Teachers and support staff spend too long getting technology to work rather than delivering exceptional teaching and learning. Our strategy and support services will help make your trust’s technology fit for now and the future.

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School Business Services

School Business Services

School Business Services’ education-specific teams specialise in Finance, MIS and ICT. Our professional services include short- and long-term cover for finance and data staff at all levels, along with management accounting, internal scrutiny and timetabling. Our financial forecasting and planning software SBS Budgets is used by over 200 MATs.

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Schools’ choice

Schools’ choice

Schools’ choice offers a partnership approach to the best software, support, outsourced and consultancy solutions to trusts managing a range of assurance, data protection, financial, governance, HR and payroll disciplines. Supporting you to optimise resources to provide the best education experience for students. 

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Suite 1, Whiteley Mill
39 Nottingham Road
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0115 9170142

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