DISCOVERING THE DNA OF TRUST-LED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Tuesday 30 April 2024, The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham
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This conference will see the launch of the initial findings of CST’s inquiry into trust-led school improvement. This sector-leading inquiry brings together a host of experts from within and outside trusts to answer the question ‘how do trusts improve schools?’
Conference delegates will hear about the evidence the inquiry has explored and be there for the launch of a new conceptual model that seeks to describe the DNA of trust-led school improvement: a triple-helix of evidence-informed considerations.
We will also be welcoming a range of expert keynote speakers, as well as featuring case studies through a carefully curated programme of workshops that look at high-quality practice within the sector.
Importantly, colleagues will also have the opportunity to collaborate through crafted networking and to connect around the problems and solutions associated with improving education across a group of schools. Attendees will not only benefit from the insights of speakers, but they will also contribute to a growing body of knowledge about trust-led school improvement.
The conference will be supported by members of CST’s inquiry panel, who will contribute to the event. Plus, we’ll consider how the sector can work together moving forwards to deepen our understanding of the DNA of trust-led school improvement.
The themes which will be explored include:
Join us for an informative and inspiring day of professional conversations between trust leaders, policy makers, expert providers and others, and to connect with your peers from across the country.
The conference is being held at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
Delegate tickets are £325 plus VAT (£390) for members and £390 plus VAT (£468) for non-members. The conference is an extension of our Directors of Improvement Professional Community, which is an inclusive benefit of CST membership.
Delegate registration will open at 08:30 and the conference will finish at 16:00.
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