The Department for Education has launched a consultation on school accountability, including proposals for new school profiles. This member briefing explores the concepts around the proposal.

This document sets out 10 principles for a new SEND system, based on previous research by CST and consultation with member trusts.

The government has published proposals for school profiles, separate to but sitting alongside plans for new report cards from Ofsted. This paper is intended to support CST members in considering what these profiles should contain.

Member briefing on 5 February 2025 looking at Ofsted consultation on a new inspection framework and DfE consultations on a revised accountability framework.

Summary and briefing note on the Department for Education's school accountability reform consultation.

Ofsted has launched a consultation on a new inspection framework to come in from autumn 2025. This briefing note highlights key areas trusts may wish to consider.

Documents from the member engagement call on SEND system reform on 29 January 2025.

School trusts have become the successful cornerstone of the education system in England. This briefing note sets out some key indicators on the impact of academies and school trusts.

The Department for Education is inviting applications for primary schools to open new nursery provision. This agile seminar hears from trust leaders about their approaches to nursery and some of the practical considerations involved.

Our education system needs a clear and compelling narrative around which to build over the coming years and decades. A collective purpose, a shared vision and a uniting concept towards which we focus our time, resources, leadership, energy, expertise and wisdom.
Flourishing together: A collection vision for the education system sets out a joint vision from CST, the Church of England, and the Catholic Education Service.