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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

While there are external factors that contribute to staff retention, there are elements that the sector should identify and control itself, argues Leora Cruddas

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

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

The scale of the crisis facing schools shows that the government must engage the sector with a cooler head than it has shown so far, says the chief executive of the CST

Keir Starmer is right that we need both knowledge and skills – and we have to move beyond these old divides if children are to thrive, argues Leora Cruddas