Pupils from across CDLT recently came together for the Trust’s first-ever Ambassador Day, launching an exciting new programme designed to develop pupil leadership, strengthen connections between schools and celebrate what it means to belong to the CDLT family. Representing all eight Trust schools, the newly appointed Student Ambassadors spent the day building friendships, sharing ideas and […]

Rooted in Christian values, CDLT recognises and nurtures the unique gifts, skills and talents within our whole community. We seek to empower adults and children to grow in character and mind, shaping a better future. We are currently looking to appoint new trustees to join our Board and support the ongoing development of our growing […]

CDLT is delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Lawrenson as our new Chief Executive Officer. Sara joins the Trust with a wealth of experience in education and leadership, including headship and system leadership roles. She has previously served as a Senior School Improvement Adviser for a Local Authority and has a strong track record in supporting […]

CDLT is delighted to welcome four new schools into the Trust family as of 1st November 2025. The schools joining are: This expansion marks another important step in CDLT’s vision to work collaboratively supporting high-quality education rooted in Christian values; celebrating individual strengths as part of one body. Interim Chief Executive Officer, Sue Noakes, said: We are thrilled to welcome […]

A prayer for Chester Diocesan Learning Trust Lord Jesus, we come to you today to lift up our trust CDLT.Thank you for bringing us together as one body.Please help us to share our gifts and talents, so that we can live like you – serving oneanother and serving others. May CDLT be a beacon of […]

Sue Noakes, seconded from her role as Deputy Director of Education to serve as CEO of CDLT, said: “It has been inspiring to work with these schools as they help shape the future of the Trust. Collaboration, diversity and shared vision are at the heart of CDLT, and we are excited to see what we […]

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Children from all of the founding schools came together to produce artwork inspired by our vision. Our logo is based on this artwork and the children are thrilled to see their hard work be enjoyed by the whole trust.

Sue Noakes is the CEO for CDLT and also Deputy Director of Education for the Chester Diocesan Board of Education. Sue has worked for the Board of Education for over 20 years supporting 114 Church schools.  Sue sits as the DBE Corporate Member for a number of MATs and previously was a Trustee for one […]