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Steve Rollett
Steve Rollett

Steve Rollett is deputy chief executive of the (CST).

A former history teacher and vice-principal, Steve was curriculum and inspection specialist for the Association of School and College Leaders before joining CST.

All articles by Steve Rollett
Pretending every trust is the same won’t solve pay concerns
Creating a negotiating body for school support staff feels like a sensible step, but it could reduce the flexibility that has made trusts so successful, says CST deputy Steve Rollett
General
10 July 2026
Steve Rollett
Why risks remain in government’s plans for trust inspections
The Confederation of School Trusts’ Steve Rollett questions the overarching strategy behind Labour’s plans for inspecting academy trusts
General
8 January 2026
Steve Rollett
Ofsted inspections: 5 changes MATs want to see
With the new Ofsted inspections underway, CST deputy chief Steve Rollett reflects on trusts’ experiences so far and explains why many schools may be disappointed with their new gradings
General
12 December 2025
What MATs think of the new Ofsted inspections so far
Inspection of MATs must not put more strain on the system
The government wants groups of schools to be inspected – but designing a robust, supportive and useful inspection system for them isn’t easy, says the Confederation of School Trusts’ Steve Rollett

General
17 October 2025
Steve Rollett, deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts
7 ways Ofsted could make transition to its ‘best bad idea’ easier
If Ofsted is intent on keeping its November start date for new inspections, it needs to do a lot more to help the sector be ready, argues Steve Rollett
General
10 July 2025
Steve Rollett
CST: 5 ways Ofsted should rethink its inspection plans
The deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts reveals the key recommendations in its response to Ofsted’s consultation on proposed changes to inspections
General
22 April 2025
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