Leora Cruddas CBE
@LeoraCruddas
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CEO Confederation of School Trusts @CSTvoice Visiting Professor @IOE_London Formerly Dir of Policy @ASCL_UK; FRSA; Member IoD Education transforms. Views my own
England, United Kingdom
Joined September 2013
I hope this book is a useful resource for @CSTvoice leaders. It is intended to bring together our thought leadership over the years into the three nested leadership narratives of trust leadership (leadership of your organisation), civic leadership and system leadership.
As always, this episode of Mind the Gap a great watch. @LeoraCruddas has an excellent new book coming out with @JohnCattEd early in 2025, called NEW DOMAINS OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP. Check it out here:
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RT @CSTvoice: We’re pleased to invite our members to an exclusive event featuring renowned social psychologist and bestselling author of Th…
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This is a very important report - summarised in the @CSTvoice briefing this morning.
Today, Public First publishes a landmark research study: the report from the Commission into Countering Online Conspiracies in Schools. Thanks to the support of the Pears Foundation, we were able to carry out first-of-its-kind research into this issue. 1/13
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@jillberry102 @andrewoneillHT @tes The thing is, Ofsted is not the regulator of schools. This is much misunderstood. It is the inspectorate. Ofsted is the regulator of early years providers but not schools. Also (confusingly) inspection is a regulatory activity. This is why we need a strong theory of regulation.
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What an amazing youtube video @jon_hutchinson_ . In a fraught and fractured world, it is education that will finally bring about the change we are seeking. This is our frontier.
The Building Belonging Project sheds light on the science of belonging. Experts from around the world share why and how teachers should create the conditions for all children to feel safe, valued and connected at school. You can watch the film here.
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Important reflections here from @steverollett @CSTvoice
Deputy CEO of @CSTvoice, @steverollett, says Ofsted must use its pilot inspection process to prove its new system can be consistent and reliable
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No I’m afraid this is not one of the academy freedoms at all. All state schools are bound by the same admissions regulations and the same statutory duties in this regard. Perhaps we can have a chat about this?
What are these "freedoms" academy CEOs want to keep? Well, they want to retain being able to pick and choose which students to take. If you can avoid taking poor kids or SEND kids it does wonders for your data. Many of them are more socially selective than grammar schools.
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Hi Daniel the research does not say this at all. It looks at selective practices in all state schools. I’m not sure how you have arrived at a position which suggests this only affects the trust sector.
I've upset a series of Govites and Academy CEO's by saying they're socially selective - and want to hold on to the "freedom" to pick and choose students. Please see the research from Sutton Trust that corroborates this. Here: And here:
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RT @steverollett: Grateful to Naveed, Chris and Tiff for joining me in this conversation about the power of the conceptual model we’re expl…
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It was a great pleasure to work with you too!
It was a real honour to work with @LeoraCruddas & @CSTvoice on this superb and important new book. Successful (& ethical) leadership of schools & trusts is absolutely critical to the sector right now. With a beauriful foreword by the inimitable @MuftiPatel.
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So lovely to see you today - hope your mouth is feeling better x
Delighted to have a copy of @LeoraCruddas’ new book in my hands. Very much looking forward to reading and huge congratulations on publication day, Leora!
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@warwickmansell @Inside_Your_Ed @FCDWhittaker @CSTvoice @SchoolsWeek @JonColes01 @JohnBarneby @Samfr @beckymontacute @AliceGregson3 @NeilDotObrien Good morning Warwick, I tried in this podcast to offer a very balanced position. I think now we need to move to a public conversation that values all types of state schools, so that we can focus on the issues that are genuinely worrying all of us - SEND, disadvantage gap, etc.
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Great to have the opportunity to have this conversation with @Tom_Richmond and @FCDWhittaker
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨 Is the Schools Bill going to leave state schools in a better state? @LeoraCruddas and @FCDWhittaker gave their verdicts on the Government's proposals to reform the support and accountability systems for schools. Listen here:
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RT @PLMR_Education: "How we turn our good education system into something great" - @CSTvoice @LeoraCruddas outlines in @tes why Bridget Phi…
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Delighted to be at CSJ to hear a very strong speech from @bphillipsonMP on standards, starting with her very personal, moving story illustrating what drives her as Secretary of State for education
I've just finished my speech at CSJ where I set out how Labour will usher in a new era for school standards. What does it mean in practice? Here's how Labour will drive high and rising standards for every child, in every school. (1/4 🧵)
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You have made such a significant contribution to the English education system! Thank you for everything you have done but particularly building our collective knowledge of inclusive practice.
So, after 37 years teaching, and 28 since my first Headship, I'll be stepping down from my role as CEO of @WHPTrust, and though I will still be doing some things, I won't be doing as much Working with children and so many amazing colleagues has been the great privilege of my life
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Kat is right. We need more female school leaders talking up female school leaders. I’m privileged to have worked with many over the years, including @rekha_dhinsa, @Claire_Heald, my associate assistant principal @R_Atton and my CEO @vianclark, all doing amazing things
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RT @JohnCattEd: A wonderful event last night to launch @LeoraCruddas's new book. Thanks to everyone for coming along to support @CSTvoice a…
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RT @ArkSchools: We’re delighted to be featured in the @CSTvoice and @ImpactEd_Group School Improvement Hub series. 💡Discover more about the…
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It is a very good group and Anne will make a significant contribution.
We welcome the news that Dr Anne Heavey, Director of Insights at Ambition, has been appointed to the Government’s new expert steering group on inclusion. 🧵 (1/5)
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