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Leora Cruddas
Leora Cruddas
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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
Leora Cruddas
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
We need a common vision for childhood so all pupils can flourish
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
Trusts can be at the ‘vanguard’ of Labour’s Opportunity Mission
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
General
23 July 2024
leadership approaches that help teacher retention
‘Now is the time to further strengthen CST as an employers’ organisation’
Leora Cruddas, CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts, explains the pivotal role trusts play in creating the best conditions for staff – and the role her organisation will play in strengthening best practice in this area
Strategy
8 July 2024
‘Now is the time to further strengthen CST as an employers’ organisation’
‘We need more trust in our accountability systems’
CST chief Leora Cruddas explains why no accountability system can exist without trust – and why recognising that reality could help the school system truly flourish
General
28 February 2024
Leora Cruddas