CST Annual Conference 2024

7th - 8th November

LOCATION The ICC, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA

RECOMMENDED FOR CST members

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Find us at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham for the annual 2024 CST conference.

This two-day event, in association with the National Institute of Teaching and Ambition Institute, will include 120 speakers and over 90 exhibitors exploring key issues currently facing trusts and trust leaders. Speakers include individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, both inside and outside the education sector. This really is an event not to be missed!

This year, we are delighted to be the network sponsor for the event. You can find us at stand A12. Please come over and say hello. We'll be showcasing how our services can support your Trust's people management. From HR, MAT Development and Leadership to Safer Recruitment, Payroll & Pensions and Finance, we can support you throughout your Trust's journey. 

You can either drop by our stand on the day, or if you would like to book a specific time to meet, please complete the form. 

To attend this event tickets can be purchased at - CST Annual 2024 Conference Tickets

All ticket attendees must be a CST member. Every school trust in England can become a member of CST. You can find more information on becoming a member here: CST Membership

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Come and speak to our team

  • Your Host

    Jen Elliott

    Chief Executive Officer
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    Having joined the company in 1995 and worked her way up through the business, Jen was appointed CEO in 2017. Jen brings considerable experience of working within the education sector, having worked with some of the UK’s largest MATs. She has supported academy leaders and CEOs with complex staffing issues and worked with the DfE on some of the first MAT conversion projects.

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    Andy Mackey

    Chief Operating Officer
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    Andy has over 25 years’ experience running operational teams and delivering technology-enabled change across a wide range of sectors. He most recently ran a 2-year transformation programme at Azets, a top-10 UK accounting firm, which consolidated over 70 businesses and created a platform for further growth. Andy has held numerous director-level positions, including IT Operations Director, MD and divisional Chief Information Officer.

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    Rachel Kershaw

    Director of Leadership, MAT Development & Consultancy
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    Rachel is the National Leader of Governance with the NGA and has over 25 years of public sector educational experience. Having worked for the Department for Education and within a Northeast local authority, she has extensive knowledge in a range of areas spanning policy development, school place planning, capital asset management, and education development issues. She has led the conversion process of over 100 schools, supported the development of multi-academy trusts, and been part of the project board for establishing two free schools. While she continues to lead school development and growth, she is committed to supporting school leaders to achieve the very best for their establishments.

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    Suzanne Chell

    Senior Partner of Leadership & MAT Development
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    Suzanne has over 30 years experience working in Finance and Audit within the 
    public sector. Suzanne started her career in high street banks and moved on to 
    a finance house as an internal auditor. She then took her experience into local 
    government auditing the expenditure of public funds within the education sector 
    before heading up a Financial Team managing a Budget of 5 million for a DWP 
    project