Delegates are now invited to bring forward the issues they want the community to tackle in our session later this afternoon. #CSTComms

Jane Livesey and Richard Ronksley from @AltusEducation are now sharing how strong relationships with communities, parents and local businesses can strengthen trust reputation and make communications more effective. #CSTComms

(1) Thank you to everyone who joined us for #CSTComms today. From the evolving Ofsted landscape to the role of brand during uncertainty, today’s sessions explored the growing strategic role of communications in school trusts.

On 5 March at #CSTComms, hear from Kate Caine, Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust. She will share practical tips on filming high quality video using your mobile phone and empowering colleagues to create engaging content across your trust. Book your place: https://t.co/qccBXA3WPu

Kate Caine, Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, shares her tips on how to get good footage from a mobile phone, and how you can empower colleagues to bring their communications to life. #CSTComms

Sophie Turner and Esi Mensah, @ICOnews, examined the legal landscape and practical steps trusts can take to manage requests effectively. #CSTComms

In the next session, Michelle Rosemond from @reach2trust will explore how brand can act as a stabilising force during uncertainty. #CSTComms

In her session, Jen Fook from Ted Wragg Trust shares how they have refined their approach to parent communications. #CSTComms

#CSTComms 2026 is underway. Today’s discussions will explore how strategic communications can help school trusts navigate a period of significant change across the education system.

In our final session, we’re giving the floor over to the community to select and discuss the topics that matter most, selected at our pitch session earlier in the day. #CSTComms

Fiona Taylor from Evolution Academy Trust shared how she worked with colleagues to demonstrate the strategic value of communications within her organisation. #CSTComms

We have just heard from Mark Leech, @Ofstednews, who shared insights on the new inspection report format and how trusts can support parents, staff and media in understanding the changes. #CSTComms