Lauren Thorpe, Chief Transformation Officer at United Learning, reflects on why digital, AI and data leadership are becoming central to trust leadership. Read our latest blog: https://twp.ai/9OXoHz
This is a key conversation that will be explored at #CSTData this Thursday.
(1) In our most recent blog, Open Education AI’s Amy McJennett explores how Inspiration Trust is using predictive attendance data to support earlier intervention and protect learning. Read more: https://twp.ai/9OXcBM
Applications close next week on Monday 15 June at 09:00 for our Head of Programming role. To find out more and apply, visit our website: https://twp.ai/E5BGHZ
(1) Thank you to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors who joined us in Birmingham for CST Governance Conference 2026.
Today’s discussions have explored what it means to design governance that strengthens decision making, stewardship and trust across our sector.
CST has published Governance at scale, new draft guidance for consultation with Trust Governance Professionals. The paper explores why governance must change at scale, how good design can mitigate risk, and what this looks like in practice.
Read now:https://twp.ai/9OXOFw
Sunita Yardley-Patel, Head of Governance at Ormiston Academies Trust, is leading a practical reflection session. Delegates are turning today’s insights into clear next steps they can take back to their trusts.
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Samira Sadeghi is joined by Shuab Gamote, Researcher and Advisor, to explore what meaningful listening requires, and how trusts can respond to young people’s voices with honesty and purpose.
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(2) We are grateful to our community supporters for helping make today’s conference possible: Edurio, Boards for Education, GovernorHub, Stone King, Robin Education and Trust Governance Professionals.
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This afternoon’s workshops are exploring the practicalities of governance at scale, the implications of SEND reform, and how trusts can build stronger relationships with families by moving from complaints to constructive conversations.
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(2) Hear more from Amy at CST’s Data and Digital Transformation Conference on 18 June. Final tickets available: https://twp.ai/Ils6ZU
