CST National Survey 2024: Governance Deep-Dive

governance deep-dive

Key insights for trustees, chairs and or governance leads

Strong governance is the foundation of a successful school trust. Our latest Governance Deep-Dive Report, developed in partnership with the Confederation of School Trusts, builds on insights from the National CST School Trust Report. Drawing on feedback from 417 trust leaders across England, this deep-dive explores the key governance priorities, challenges and trends shaping trust leadership in 2024.

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Why trustees should read this report

  • Stay informed on sector-wide governance trends – See how trusts of all sizes are adapting their governance structures.
  • Strengthen trustee recruitment and retention – Discover strategies to attract and retain skilled governance volunteers.
  • Improve local governance and delegation – Learn how responsibilities are being distributed for maximum impact.
  • Enhance strategic decision-making – Benchmark your trust against national data and best practices.

Whether you are a trustee, chair or governance lead, this report offers valuable, data-driven insights to support strong, effective and sustainable trust governance.