3 April 2025 at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham
Our 2025 School Improvement Conference will explore the practical application of the principles we introduced last year in CST’s conceptual model of trust-led school improvement.
Moving from theory to practice we will delve into the real-world evidence collected through the School Improvement Hub – evidence that illuminates how trusts can most effectively drive improvement across their schools.
Throughout the day, we’ll share our findings, spotlighting the strategies, challenges, and successes that have emerged from trusts across the country. Expert keynote speakers will offer insights that challenge and inspire our thinking, with rich workshops delving into the work of impactful trusts. The day will provide a forum for attendees to catalyse their thinking and take actionable approaches back to their organisations, as well as to active contribute to the collective understanding of what works.
The day’s discussions will explore:
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
This conference is an extension of the CST School improvement 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.
Chair of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, Department for Education
Chair of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, Department for Education
Deputy Chief Executive, CST
Deputy Chief Executive, CST
Director of Teaching School, Chiltern Learning Trust
Director of Teaching School, Chiltern Learning Trust
CST members only: Full conference access including keynotes, workshops, lunch, and resources
Book your place£420 inc VAT at 20%
CST members only: Full conference access including keynotes, workshops, lunch, and resources plus a networking dinner the night before the conference
Book your place£468 inc VAT at 20%
Non-CST member place for conference including keynotes, workshops, and lunch
Available soon£498 inc VAT at 20%
Our conference takes place at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham.
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.
Eastside Rooms
2 Woodcock Street
Birmingham
B7 4BL
The conference takes place on 3 April 2025.
The full programme will published nearer to the event date, but delegate registration is expected to begin at around 08:30 with main programme running approximately 09:30 to 16:00.
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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