Events index

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Commercial governance for trustees, leaders and non-procurement specialists

3 dates between 13 Jan 2026 to 27 Jan 2026
How to build effective commercial governance, culture and capability
Trust leadership masterclass
Leora Cruddas CBE

Leading the change: New models of education leadership

3 dates between 13 Jan 2026 to 27 Jan 2026
How CST’s new domains of leadership help you to lead through complexity
Trust leadership masterclass
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Leading inclusion

3 dates between 04 Feb 2026 to 25 Feb 2026
Building engagement, belonging and meeting complex needs in mainstream schools
Trust leadership masterclass
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Designing central and shared services for school trusts

3 dates between 03 Mar 2026 to 17 Mar 2026
Essential principles and practice for small and growing school trusts
Trust leadership masterclass
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Developing digital strategy for school trusts

3 dates between 11 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
How to create, structure and embed a digital strategy for trust growth
Trust leadership masterclass
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Developing your trust’s people strategy

3 dates between 11 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
How to create an impactful people vision to achieve your trust’s goals
Trust leadership masterclass
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Crisis communications for school trusts

3 dates between 16 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
How to plan for, manage and mitigate reputational threats
Trust leadership masterclass
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Leading trust mergers

3 dates between 16 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Key principles and practice for driving secure and successful growth
Trust leadership masterclass
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Artificial intelligence in education

3 dates between 21 Apr 2026 to 06 May 2026
Understanding the principles and potential of using AI in your trust’s schools
Trust leadership masterclass
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Creating the conditions for safeguarding excellence

3 dates between 05 May 2026 to 19 May 2026
How to create strong safeguarding at scale
Trust leadership masterclass
Format: 23/01/2026
Format: 23/01/2026

The Confederation of School Trusts is the sector body and employer body for school trusts in England. We advocate for, connect, and support executive and governance leaders.

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