16 January 2025 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre
This year’s conference focuses on the need for agility and innovation to protect children in a changing political and social landscape.
Keynotes from policy makers and regulators will explore emergent thinking on the statutory role of education in safeguarding and the future of safeguarding in inspection.
A broad choice of peer-led workshops will include rethinking the diversity and well-being of trust safeguarding teams to address the complexity of the contemporary safeguarding environment, creating effective strategies for small settings and taking a strategic approach to emotionally based school avoidance.
Delegates will also have opportunities to enrich professional connections, and contribute to a CST community-led project to codify the principles of effective trust-led audit practice to improve safeguarding quality.
Hear from some of today's leading educational thinkers
Give you and your leadership team time to re-think how your trust works
Connect with colleagues from school trusts across the country
Engage with innovative providers to the school trust sector
“It was an excellent day, so thought provoking with lots for me to reflect on and think about.”
— Andrew Chadwick, Focus Trust
“Fantastic conference, lots of take aways and things I need to reflect on, develop and celebrate.”
— Claire Smith, Transform Trust
This conference is an extension of the CST Safeguarding 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.
Youth mentor for a local authority safeguarding service
Youth mentor for a local authority safeguarding service
Deputy Director, Inspection Improvement, Education Directorate, Ofsted
Deputy Director, Inspection Improvement, Education Directorate, Ofsted
National Safeguarding Partner Facilitator (Education Lead), Department for Education
National Safeguarding Partner Facilitator (Education Lead), Department for Education
Booking is open for CST members. We will open bookings to non-members soon, so check back for further updates.
CST members only: Full conference access including keynotes, workshops, lunch, and resources
Book your place£402 inc VAT at 20%
CST non-member place for conference including keynotes, workshops, and lunch
Book your place£474 inc VAT at 20%
Our conference takes place at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, a short walk from Birmingham New Street train station.
We recommend using public transport wherever possible to attend. The venue is within Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone and there may be additional fees for driving to the venue.
Birmingham Conference and Events Centre
Hill Street
Birmingham
B5 4EW
The conference takes place on 16 January 2025.
Registration will be from 08:30 with the main programme running approximately 09:20 to 16:15.
Delegate places include full access to conference main sessions, workshops, and exhibition, plus refreshments, and lunch during the day.
Overnight accommodation is not included and delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements.
The event programme is provisional and subject to change. Booking terms and conditions apply.
Imagery is from past events and may not reflect the 2025 programme.
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