(1) At #CSTConf25 last week, Deputy Chief Executive, Steve Rollett spoke about the choices - sometimes false ones - that trust leaders are presented with.
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
(1) At #CSTConf25 last week, Deputy Chief Executive, Steve Rollett spoke about the choices - sometimes false ones - that trust leaders are presented with.
In her keynote address at #CSTConf25 last week, Leora Cruddas CBE encouraged delegates and the trusts they lead to explore the "trust dividend", and deepen their work with community partners. Read the full speech now on our website: https://twp.ai/E6Brw1
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In her keynote address at #CSTConf25 last week, Leora Cruddas CBE encouraged delegates and the trusts they lead to explore the "trust dividend", and deepen their work with community partners. Read the full speech now on our website: https://twp.ai/E6Brw1
(2) We hope #CSTConf25 has given you time and space to think deeply, nurture relationships and challenge ourselves to reflect on how our school system can move from good to great.
October 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
(2) We hope #CSTConf25 has given you time and space to think deeply, nurture relationships and challenge ourselves to reflect on how our school system can move from good to great.
(1) As #CSTConf25 comes to a close, we would like to thank all our delegates for attending what has been an exceptional two days exploring our theme, flourishing. Thank you to our incredible programme of keynote and workshop speakers who have made the event such a success.
October 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
(1) As #CSTConf25 comes to a close, we would like to thank all our delegates for attending what has been an exceptional two days exploring our theme, flourishing. Thank you to our incredible programme of keynote and workshop speakers who have made the event such a success.
Today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio comes from Birmingham and the #CSTConf25, and includes updates on Year 8 reading tests, performance tables, Progress 8, and RSE: https://ow.ly/8FvM50Xe8nF
#ASCLmembers #education
#ASCLmembers #education
ASCL briefing | 17 October 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This edition includes updates on Year 8 tests, performance…
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October 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio comes from Birmingham and the #CSTConf25, and includes updates on Year 8 reading tests, performance tables, Progress 8, and RSE: https://ow.ly/8FvM50Xe8nF
#ASCLmembers #education
#ASCLmembers #education
In an inspiring closing keynote, Jaz Ampaw-Farr shared her powerful story of resilience and transformation, encouraging audiences to reconnect with their sense of purpose, reflect on their personal mindset and embrace the transformative power of human connection.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In an inspiring closing keynote, Jaz Ampaw-Farr shared her powerful story of resilience and transformation, encouraging audiences to reconnect with their sense of purpose, reflect on their personal mindset and embrace the transformative power of human connection.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
The curriculum review will support changing the current ‘inflexible approach’ to GCSE maths and English resits, its chair @beckyfrancis.bsky.social told trust leaders today #CSTConf25
Curriculum review will support change to ‘inflexible’ GCSE resits
Professor Becky Francis tells the Confederation of School Trusts conference that only 50 out of 3,000 17-year-olds who had achieved a grade 2 in GCSE maths went on to pass in the most recent round of…
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October 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The curriculum review will support changing the current ‘inflexible approach’ to GCSE maths and English resits, its chair @beckyfrancis.bsky.social told trust leaders today #CSTConf25
There is a ‘persistent, yet flawed story of a poor set of inspection grades automatically leading to headteachers being removed’, Ofsted chief Sir Martyn Oliver tells the Confederation of School Trusts conference #CSTConf25
Oliver: Heads don’t automatically lose job after poor Ofsted grades
The chief inspector, speaking at the Confederation of School Trusts conference, rejects the idea that Ofsted has not considered headteachers’ wellbeing in developing its new inspections
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October 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
There is a ‘persistent, yet flawed story of a poor set of inspection grades automatically leading to headteachers being removed’, Ofsted chief Sir Martyn Oliver tells the Confederation of School Trusts conference #CSTConf25
It has been a fantastic morning at conference. Our programme continues this afternoon with two more series of workshops – share your experiences by using #CSTConf25.
October 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
It has been a fantastic morning at conference. Our programme continues this afternoon with two more series of workshops – share your experiences by using #CSTConf25.
(2) First, high standards must apply to all children.
Second, the National Curriculum is an aspirational framework, not the entirety of what schools should do.
#CSTConf25
Second, the National Curriculum is an aspirational framework, not the entirety of what schools should do.
#CSTConf25
October 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
(2) First, high standards must apply to all children.
Second, the National Curriculum is an aspirational framework, not the entirety of what schools should do.
#CSTConf25
Second, the National Curriculum is an aspirational framework, not the entirety of what schools should do.
#CSTConf25
(1) Professor Becky Francis thanked trusts for their contribution to the Curriculum and Assessment review, and set out two principles behind it.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
(1) Professor Becky Francis thanked trusts for their contribution to the Curriculum and Assessment review, and set out two principles behind it.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
(2) He explained the importance of Ofsted moving away from single word judgements in giving a rounded picture, and that he wants to see a focus on both high standards and inclusion.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
(2) He explained the importance of Ofsted moving away from single word judgements in giving a rounded picture, and that he wants to see a focus on both high standards and inclusion.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
(1) Sir Martyn Oliver made the case for Ofsted as an inspectorate that really gets under the skin of what happens in schools, going beyond data.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
(1) Sir Martyn Oliver made the case for Ofsted as an inspectorate that really gets under the skin of what happens in schools, going beyond data.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
Welcome to day two of #CSTConf25 – we have another jam-packed day of keynotes and workshops as we continue to explore our theme of flourishing.
October 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Welcome to day two of #CSTConf25 – we have another jam-packed day of keynotes and workshops as we continue to explore our theme of flourishing.
We also look forward to welcoming those who are joining us for our Annual Conference dinner, kindly sponsored by Magma Maths.
Thank you all for coming, see you tomorrow for day two of #CSTConf25
Thank you all for coming, see you tomorrow for day two of #CSTConf25
October 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We also look forward to welcoming those who are joining us for our Annual Conference dinner, kindly sponsored by Magma Maths.
Thank you all for coming, see you tomorrow for day two of #CSTConf25
Thank you all for coming, see you tomorrow for day two of #CSTConf25
What an incredible day one it has been at #CSTConf25. Thank you to all our keynotes and workshop speakers. Thank you to RM Technology for sponsoring our drinks reception and allowing further opportunities for colleagues to connect after today’s programme.
October 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What an incredible day one it has been at #CSTConf25. Thank you to all our keynotes and workshop speakers. Thank you to RM Technology for sponsoring our drinks reception and allowing further opportunities for colleagues to connect after today’s programme.
In our final keynote, author Richard Reeves, spoke about why many boys and young men are struggling and what schools can do to respond. He invited delegates to consider how schools and trusts can ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to thrive.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In our final keynote, author Richard Reeves, spoke about why many boys and young men are struggling and what schools can do to respond. He invited delegates to consider how schools and trusts can ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to thrive.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
She was then joined by Dawn Haywood, Chief Executive at Windsor Academy Trust, to discuss the role of women’s leadership in shaping organisational culture.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
She was then joined by Dawn Haywood, Chief Executive at Windsor Academy Trust, to discuss the role of women’s leadership in shaping organisational culture.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
We have just heard from Baroness Sue Campbell, Chair of England Netball who delivered a powerful keynote on leadership and values-driven change.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We have just heard from Baroness Sue Campbell, Chair of England Netball who delivered a powerful keynote on leadership and values-driven change.
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
The afternoon continues with the second series of workshops at #CSTConf25 – there are over 10 workshops delivered by leading educational thinkers for delegates to choose from.
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The afternoon continues with the second series of workshops at #CSTConf25 – there are over 10 workshops delivered by leading educational thinkers for delegates to choose from.
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We now move onto our first workshop series of the Annual Conference. Share your takeaways using #CSTConf25.
October 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We now move onto our first workshop series of the Annual Conference. Share your takeaways using #CSTConf25.
These sit amongst a diverse range of sessions across multiple themes, all designed to support meaningful discussion and professional learning.
#CSTConf25
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
These sit amongst a diverse range of sessions across multiple themes, all designed to support meaningful discussion and professional learning.
#CSTConf25
(2) She said the upcoming Schools White Paper would move children served less well "from forgotten to included".
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25
October 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
(2) She said the upcoming Schools White Paper would move children served less well "from forgotten to included".
#CSTConf25
#CSTConf25