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Friday 8th November 2024

Conference speech by Leora Cruddas

Speech to CST Annual Conference 2024 by CST Chief Executive Leora Cruddas CBE.

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13th October 2020

Headteacher standards mark an important moment for the English education system

Leora Cruddas, chief executive of CST and vice chair of the Head Teacher Standards Review Group said: “The publication of the new Head Teacher Standards is an important moment for the school system in England.

12th October 2020

Arrangements for exams next summer must stand the test of time

Steve Rollett, deputy chief executive of CST said: “The problems associated with awarding GCSE and A-levels in 2020 were deeply regrettable.

5th October 2020

Top Academy Expert Honoured to be Part of Key Sector Body

A leading academies expert, Head of Education and Partner in the number one provider of professional services to the academy sector, Bishop Fleming, has been appointed to the board of a national organisation for schools’ trusts.

27th August 2020

CST Statement on School and Trust Moderation of Centre Assessment Grades

CST Statement on School and Trust Moderation of Centre Assessment Grades

26th August 2020

CST Comment on the Use of Face Coverings in Education

Leora Cruddas, chief executive of CST said: “The decision late last night by Government clears up uncertainty about the use of face coverings in education, in light of the World Health Organisation statement.

25th August 2020

We Need to Work Together to Rebuild Public Confidence in the Awarding Process

Leora Cruddas, chief executive of CST said: "Sally Collier has been Chief Regulator in one of the most difficult and uncertain periods in recent history. All education leaders have experienced leadership challenges during the global pandemic. I would like to thank Sally for working tirelessly in her role and understand why she has made the decision to step down.

19th August 2020

Last Minute U-turn May Harm Some of the Most Disadvantaged Students

Leora Cruddas, chief executive of the Confederation of School Trusts said: "Pearson has rightly written to schools and colleges to say that their priority is to ensure fair outcomes for BTEC students in relation to A Levels and GCSEs and that no BTEC student is disadvantaged.

17th August 2020

No Young Person’s Life Chances Should be Affected by this Pandemic

Leora Cruddas, chief executive of CST said: “The uncertainty around this year’s results has been extremely hard for students, schools and trusts. It is right that the Ofqual has moved to end this uncertainty by awarding GCSEs based on the centre assessment grade.

16th August 2020

Decisive Action is Needed to Remedy the Current Uncertainty About A-level and GCSE Results

Leora Cruddas, chief executive of CST said: “The current uncertainty and series of U-turns is extremely hard for students, schools and trusts. We accept that in the context of a global pandemic, there is no perfect solution. However, the uncertainty is simply unacceptable.

6th July 2020

CST announces partnership with CJK Associates

The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) is delighted to announce a partnership with CJK Associates.

2nd July 2020

Statement from the Confederation of School Trusts on Autumn Planning Guidance

It is the government’s intention for all pupils to be back to school in September.

6th May 2020

Online CPD programme supported by CST and NTA, powered by BlueSky

The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) is working with BlueSky to provide a specific programme of free CPD webinars to schools and trusts as they navigate the challenges COVID-19 presents.

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Charity no: 1107640

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