Media releases

School funding in England - a strategic tool to help schools plan

Many members of the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) and others are clear that school funding is insufficient to deliver the excellent and sustainable education we all want. We want this to be prioritised in the forthcoming spending review.

Confederation of School Trusts (CST) in response to the LGA report on inspection statistics

Confederation of School Trusts on the Timpson Review of School Exclusions

"Commenting on the Timpson review of school exclusions, Leora Cruddas, Chief Executive of the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) said:

The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) welcomes the Education Policy Institute's report, "Unexplained pupil exits from schools - a growing problem."

The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) welcomes the Education Policy Institute's report, ‘Unexplained pupil exits from schools – a growing problem.'

Jeremy Corbyn's announcement about Labour's plans to scrap primary school tests

Checklist published that will ensure positive culture and strong governance in school trusts

Leora Cruddas: "Time to celebrate school trusts as education charities whose purpose is solely to improve children's lives"

Leora Cruddas: "Time to celebrate school trusts as education charities whose purpose is solely to improve children's lives"

Ofsted's consultation on the proposed new school inspection framework

Commenting on the publication of Ofsted's consultation on the proposed new school inspection framework, Leora Cruddas, Chief Executive of the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) said:

Members' vote to create a national organisation and sector body for school trusts

On Friday 21 September 2018, members voted unanimously to become the Confederation of School Trusts (CST). A total of 377 votes were cast with 100 percent being in favour of the change. Registration of CST at Companies House was confirmed on 24 September.