Who are the Confederation of School Trusts?
The Confederation of School Trusts (CST) is the national organisation representing multi-academy trusts (MATs) and school groups. As the voice of school trusts, CST advocates for high-quality governance, leadership, and sustainable growth in the sector. They work tirelessly to shape policy, influence decision-making, and provide strategic support that ensures schools and trusts can thrive.
CST’s work is more than just policy and advocacy - it’s about building a strong, collaborative community of school trusts that share expertise and best practices to drive excellence in education. Their focus on strong leadership, financial sustainability, and school improvement aligns perfectly with our values at Access Education.
Dedicated to supporting trusts
At Access Education, we understand the unique challenges that school trusts face—from financial planning and payroll management to curriculum and parental engagement. Our partnership with CST is a natural fit, allowing us to strengthen our support for the trust community even further. As part of this commitment, we are proud to be joining Browne Jacobson as the HR Platinum Partner dedicated to supporting CST members in their people management. This means trusts will have access to specialist expertise, software, and resources to help them attract, manage, and retain top talent, ensuring their staff are supported every step of the way.
By becoming a Platinum Partner, we are deepening our engagement with school trust leaders, offering valuable insights, solutions, and resources to help them navigate the complexities of managing multiple schools. This partnership reinforces our dedication to enabling trusts to work smarter, streamline operations, and ultimately focus on delivering the best outcomes for pupils.
How we’re supporting trusts even further
We know that running a trust involves complex financial, operational, and HR challenges. That’s why we’ve developed tailored software bundles that simplify trust management, bringing everything together under one contract, one platform, and one predictable price.
- Financial Focus – For trusts prioritising financial control and budgeting, this bundle ensures schools have the right tools to manage funds efficiently.
- Thriving People – Supporting staff engagement, development, and well-being, this bundle helps trusts create an outstanding working environment.
- Freedom – Our most comprehensive bundle, giving trusts the full suite of financial, HR, and payroll management tools for seamless operations.
These solutions are designed to grow with you, ensuring trusts have the flexibility to scale and add on additional features as their needs evolve. Whether it's AI-powered insights, analytics, or enhanced compliance tools, trusts can customise their package to get the most out of their investment.
Looking ahead
Our Platinum Partnership with CST is more than just a recognition - it’s a commitment to working closely with school trusts to help them succeed. We are excited to collaborate with CST members, share best practices, and provide innovative solutions that support the future of education.
If you’re a school trust looking for expert-led, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, we’d love to discuss how Access Education can help you thrive. Get in touch today to explore how we can support your trust on its journey to success.
