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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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IRIS Education

IRIS Education

A CST Platinum Partner

Our mission is to help trusts of all sizes improve outcomes for pupils. We achieve this by connecting people with the data they need, when and where they need it.

From finance and MIS systems to HR and engagement tools, we provide cloud technology which drives efficiency.

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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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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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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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Evidence Based Education

Evidence Based Education

We provide training and tools to help enhance the quality of teaching. Our work is evidence led. We bridge the gap between research and practice, supporting teachers and leaders to be informed. We create innovative, impactful and engaging professional learning to help improve learner outcomes for good.

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Into Film

Into Film

Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching to support the curriculum, provide screen industry careers information and advice, and support young filmmakers.

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Litmus Partnership

Litmus Partnership

Litmus is the UK’s leading catering and FM management consultancy. Each Litmus consultant has walked in the shoes of their clients before becoming consultants, so they understand first-hand the challenges faced by decision makers in the multi-academy trust sector.

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MAC Construction Consultants

MAC Construction Consultants

MAC is a leading consultancy providing strategic estates management and construction project management services from our seven regional offices. We believe that excellence within estates leads to excellent educational outcomes and to support this, we provide Condition and Compliance Surveys; Capital Funding Support; Design and Project Management; and Decarbonisation Advice. 

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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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The Anna Freud Centre – Schools Division

The Anna Freud Centre – Schools Division

The Anna Freud Centre has been pioneering better mental health care and support for children, young people and their families for over 65 years.

The Centre is the only children and young people’s mental health charity to combine research and innovation, clinical practice, and training and dissemination.

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Confederation of School Trusts (CST)
Suite 1, Whiteley Mill
39 Nottingham Road
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0115 9170142

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