Highlights of the launch edition include:

• Samuel Skerritt shares an insight into the current funding landscape and explains why CST is calling for reform of how schools are funded. 
• Sir Anthony Seldon considers the impact of AI on education.
• Dr Helen Wright explains why she believes it is essential for school leaders to have coaching support. 
• Steve Spriggs argues that the future of teacher recruitment hinges on our ability to evolve and adapt our approach. 
• Louise Brenlund explores what senior school leaders must be aware of before kicking off a formal redundancy process. 
• Oliver Blond highlights the benefits of cross-sector working. 
• Dale Wilkins explores why leading school safeguarding has become such a big and complex role. 
• Louise Bennett outlines the benefits of school fundraising. 
• Andrew Thraves, a founding member of Trust Leadership Today's editorial advisory board, talks to Zoe MacDougall about his ideas for the new magazine. 
• Alex Russell offers some ideas on how the academy trust community could start to address the recruitment crisis.