Events index

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Strategic estates management

3 dates between 29 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026
The principles and practice of running school estates effectively at scale
Trust leadership masterclass
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Leading trust mergers and transfers

3 dates between 30 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026
Trust leadership masterclass
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Digital leadership in the age of AI

3 dates between 03 Nov 2026 to 17 Nov 2026
Building strategic capability and confidence across school trusts
Trust leadership masterclass
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Designing governance at scale

3 dates between 05 Nov 2026 to 19 Nov 2026
Trust leadership masterclass

Building safeguarding at scale

3 dates between 09 Nov 2026 to 23 Nov 2026
Trust leadership masterclass
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How to take a strategic approach to risk management and assurance

3 dates between 19 Nov 2026 to 03 Dec 2026
Trust leadership masterclass
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Designing central and shared services for school trusts

3 dates between 25 Nov 2026 to 09 Dec 2026
Essential principles and practice for small and growing school trusts
Trust leadership masterclass
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Working with your board: Governance for executive leaders

3 dates between 21 Jan 2027 to 04 Feb 2027
How to harness the performance-enhancing power of governance
Trust leadership masterclass
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Developing your trust’s people strategy

3 dates between 25 Feb 2027 to 11 Mar 2027
How to create an impactful people vision to achieve your trust’s goals
Trust leadership masterclass
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Leading safeguarding at scale

3 dates between 02 Mar 2027 to 16 Mar 2027
Trust leadership masterclass
Format: 24/09/2026
Format: 24/09/2026

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.

Contact Details

Confederation of School Trusts, registered in England & Wales, charity no 1107640, company no 05303883
CST Professional Development Ltd, registered in England & Wales, company no 10354936, VAT registration no 270088018
Registered offices both c/o Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London, England, EC1M 6HR

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