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Why a trust-based system is the ‘best bet’ for children
As the government moves to make all schools part of a trust, Leora Cruddas explains how this can help to build a system with the capacity to keep getting better
General
23 February 2026
‘There is a fundamental muddle with the design of RISE’
The interim evaluation of the government’s RISE school improvement programme indicates some critical challenges for the scheme that need to be addressed, argues Leora Cruddas
General
12 February 2026
How we turn our good education system into something great
CST CEO Leora Cruddas outlines why education secretary Bridget Phillipson is right to praise the past – but also to seek to create an even better future
General
3 February 2025
We need a common vision for childhood so all pupils can flourish
Labour’s opportunity mission provides a platform for education to pull together in pursuit of a system in which all children can achieve and thrive, says CST chief Leora Cruddas
General
29 November 2024
Trusts can be at the ‘vanguard’ of Labour’s Opportunity Mission
CST CEO Leora Cruddas explain why the trust sector stands ready to support Labour’s desire to bring a more coordinated approach to the support offered to children
General
17 September 2024
3 leadership approaches that help keep teachers in teaching
While there are external factors that contribute to staff retention, there are elements that the sector should identify and control itself, argues Leora Cruddas
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23 July 2024
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