Confederation of School Trusts

Communicating with the public through the media is a crucial part of a trust leader's toolkit, say @PLMRLtd's Leon Emirali and Tiffany Beck OBE, in our latest guest blog post: twp.ai/4ixYtP

This year’s Annual Conference theme, Connecting, will explore what sustainable reform requires: strong relationships, shared purpose and confident civic leadership. Find out more and book your place: twp.ai/4ixKGi Booking is currently open for CST members.

@ImpactEd_Group (2) These themes will also be explored at the CST School Improvement Conference 2026. Join us on 26 March in Birmingham to explore practical approaches to stewarding improvement at scale. Book your place: twp.ai/E6HkcR

(1) We are pleased to share our latest paper developed with @ImpactEd_Group which explores how trusts are working to improve outcomes for disadvantaged White children. Read the paper: twp.ai/4ixGEJ

@ProfKime @EvidenceInEdu shares what he’ll explore at the CST School Improvement Conference 2026. Join us on 26 March in Birmingham to explore School improvement: Stewardship at scale. Explore the programme and book your place: twp.ai/4ivwAv

(2) With thanks to our exhibitors, and our community supporter @PLMRLtd. Wishing all our delegates a safe journey home.

(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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ahead of the CST Early Years Summit, Professor Sam Wass looks at the impact on education of changing childhoods in a guest post for Trust: The CST Blog twp.ai/4ivhJx #CSTEarlyYears @ISEY_uel

Join us for CST’s Annual Conference 2026 on 15 &16 October to explore this year’s theme, Connecting. CST members can book their place now: twp.ai/4ivkEy

The #GoodSchoolFoodAwards nominations are open! Time to shine a light on the incredible people transforming school food. Nominate your hero (or school) for a @jamieoliver award here: twp.ai/4ivZSS