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Central Region Schools Trust
@crstrust.bsky.social
An established Multi-Academy Trust, founded by the Royal Society of Arts. Empowering 14 exceptional schools across the West Midlands, championing social justice through world-class education and opportunity.
https://crst.org.uk
Great to be at @worcesteruni.bsky.social for the Y1 ECT Conference 2.

Matthew Purslow, Head of CRST People Development Institute (CPDI), enjoyed meeting early career teachers to talk ECT and explore opportunities across CRST.

Always a pleasure to connect with the next generation of educators
January 28, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Today we welcomed Chris Jupp and Nicholas Mort from the The Futures Trust to Central Region Schools Trust for a Pyramid Tour across Arrow Vale High School, Ipsley CE Middle School and Arrow Valley First School, showcasing our three-tier system in action. #CRST #ThreeTierSystem
January 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Delighted to welcome Matchborough First School to Central Region Schools Trust from 1 Jan 2026 🌟 A natural fit within the Arrow Vale pyramid, strengthening three-tier pathways from early years to sixth form. Thanks to Principal Lynn Briers and team - excited for what’s ahead!
#SocialJustice #CRST
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
And all of our Early Career Teachers together at our Assay Base in Birmingham with CPD focused on supporting their career stage development #ect #cpd #socialjustice
January 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
What a day!! Our inaugural Achievement Assistant Conference hosted at @arrowvalecrst.bsky.social with guest speakers, workshops and CPD opportunities from our apprenticeship provider BeReady & Worcestershire County Council
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A wonderful evening with inspirational colleagues and speakers. Thank you to Mary Myatt, John Tomsett, Matt Meckin & Claire Maclean for their contributions to how we develop and retain expert professionals. Proud to partner with Aristotal AI & Gary Swabel on the power of coaching #greatteachers
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Focus and commitment from our Safeguarding Leads across the Trust, working with the West Midlands Police on strategies to protect the young people in our care #safeguarding #socisljustice #exceptionalschools
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Great Phizzi Light & Sound CPD today @churchhillcrst.bsky.social in partnership with The Ogden Trust. Dedicated KS2 science leads focused on making physics as engaging as possible for our young people #socialjustice #exceptionalschools
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Our brilliant and dedicated Attendance Trust Leads celebrating and reflecting on real successes over the last year demonstrating their commitment to our young people #socialjustice #attendancematters
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Our CEO, Guy Shears, spoke at the Flourishing Trusts Network event Is Belonging Enough? on developing Our Distinctive Culture and the DfE West Midlands framework.
Thanks to Claire Shaw, Emily Veroe, Claire Grainger, Phil Banks, Haili Hughes, Jacqui O’Hanlon, Andy Wolfe, and Graeme Robbins.
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
On Wednesday 15th October, we hosted a Lyfta organised event with 16 trust leaders. The focus was on uniting communities through human stories, fostering safe spaces, and engaging in honest, coaching based conversations. A fantastic event led by Serdar Ferit, McKenzie Cerri and their team with us.
October 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On the 9th October our Student Charity Leaders presented a cheque for £10,979 to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. This amazing donation was a culmination of shared fundraising efforts of all schools and their students across the trust and builds upon the £10,000 raised for the charity this year.
October 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Delighted to host ImpactEd at Assay Studios, Birmingham, for the first workshop of our research partnership group. Seven trusts came together to use research & evidence to improve outcomes for young people. Thanks to all involved & to ImpactEd for their insight 👉 impactedgroup.uk
September 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM