Thursday 6 May 2027 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre

CST Early Years Summit 2027

Book your place

CST Early Years Summit 2027 Advance tickets now available

Advance tickets are now available for this popular event, which brings together school trust leaders from across the country.

The event will focus on the strategic issues that matter most to this important aspect of education, with speakers drawn from trust practitioners, policy experts, and the wider sector.

Full details of the programme and speakers will be released nearer the date but you can secure your place now.

Be inspired

Be inspired

Hear from some of today's leading educational thinkers

Time to think

Time to think

Give you and your leadership team time to re-think how your trust works

Meet and share

Meet and share

Connect with colleagues from school trusts across the country

Work smarter

Work smarter

Engage with innovative providers to the school trust sector

What previous delegates said

I look forward to the early years summit, CST brings together early years specialists to discuss the latest policy and best practice. I enjoy the networking opportunities at the summit and meeting with like minded professionals.
Becky CookExecutive Headteacher for Pre-Schools, Waterton Academy Trust​
I had a fantastic experience at the Early Years Summit. It was so valuable to connect with others in the same role and share ideas and experiences. The speakers were excellent, especially the sessions focused on young children’s brain development, which provided really insightful and practical learning. It was also refreshing to attend an event fully dedicated to EYFS—something that often feels like an add-on in broader training alongside KS1 and KS2. The passion in the room for giving young children the very best start was clear throughout, and I came away with plenty of useful tips to take back into practice. A truly worthwhile and inspiring event.
Head of Early YearsAttigo Academy Trust, London Region
This Summit was very well planned. The keynote speakers were excellent, it is rare to find a conference where you can take something away to use in practice from every speaker.
Debbie LindleyAssociate Executive Headteacher, Waterton Academy Trust​
The summit was informative, well planned and insightful. It provided a good opportunity to network and gave people time to reflect on what had been delivered. Prof Sam Wass was truly inspirational and really made me think outside of the box.
Kay ChisholmEYFS Trust Leader, Archway learning Trust​

Join the CST Early years professional community

This summit is an extension of the CST Early years professional community - a unique space for school trust staff to network, share, and learn, all year round. Community membership is an integral part of CST membership.

Explore the CST Early years professional community

Introducing our speakers

Browse all speakers

Ticket options Book your delegate place

For details about commercial tickets, please contact partnerships@cstuk.org.uk.

CST Member

CST Member

£285

CST members only: Full summit access including main sessions, lunch, and resources

Book your place

£342 inc VAT at 20%

CST Member
Non-member

Non-member

£350

Non-CST member place for summit including full programme and lunch

Coming soon

£420 inc VAT at 20%

Non-member

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS in association with

Community Playthings

ABOUT THE SUMMIT CST Early Years Summit 2027

The event programme is provisional and subject to change. Booking terms and conditions apply.
Imagery is from past events and may not reflect future programmes.

Confederation of School Trusts · Registered in England & Wales, company no: 05303883 · Charity no: 1107640.
CST Professional Development Ltd · Registered in England & Wales, company no: 10354936 · VAT Registration Number 270 0880 18
Registered offices c/o Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London, England, EC1M 6HR