(1) It has been an enriching day here at #CSTCommunications Summit.
Thank you to all our speakers and delegates for engaging with and contributing to the discussions with colleagues around our theme, the vision thing: knowing and communicating how and what we do.
Comms Room 101 is now underway. This is a chance for delegates to get advice from our expert panel including, @gatortiff.bsky.social (@plmr.co.uk), Nico Rehman (@reach2trust.bsky.social) and Lauren Wilson (Thinking Schools Academy Trust), and fellow delegates.
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Delegates at CST's Communications Summit 2025
Louise Spellman from Spark Education Trust joins us to share how the trust developed its new brand and values following its significant merger, and how staff from both trusts developed a shared vision and come together as a single family of schools.
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Delegates at CST's Communications Summit 2025
We are pleased to be joined by Lauren Wilson, Thinking Schools Academy Trust, as she shares her journey transforming communications from a back-office function to a core driver of strategic decision-making.
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Delegates at CST's Communications Summit 2025
Joining us before lunch was @gatortiff.bsky.social from @plmr.co.uk, who discussed effective communication strategies to position your trust, to ensure that your work inspires key stakeholders in school leadership and the wider community.
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Delegates at CST Communications Summit 2025
Nico Rehman, @reach2trust.bsky.social, also spoke about his trust’s approach to redefining their internal communications which has kept staff across the trust’s 62 primary academies engaged.
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Delegates at CST Communications Summit 2025
We were also joined by Jennifer Childs, @infocommission.bsky.social, who shared a range of practical examples of how of how setting the right policies when using images of pupils can make it easier to both promote schools and protect pupils.
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Delegates at CST's Communications Summit 2025
In our next session, Iona Jackson, @eduriocom.bsky.social, and Tom Neave, Eko Trust, joins us to discuss the findings from@eduriocom.bsky.... parent feedback survey and what it tells us about how we can improve communication with parents.
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Delegates at CST Communications Summit 2025
Dr Tim Coulson, Unity School Partnership, joins us now to explain why stakeholder consultation is at the heart Unity’s approach to change, and how the trust put theory into practice when changing term times across its schools. #CSTCommunications
Delegates at CST's Communications Summit 2025
Our first session this morning, brand new – part one, is the first of four parts to explore how and how not to think about your trust’s brand and values.
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Delegates at CST's Communications Summit 2025
#CSTCommunications Summit is underway with a welcome from CST's James Goffin and Steve Rollett. We are looking forward to exploring this year’s theme, the vision thing: knowing and communicating how and what we do.
PLMR's Head of Education, @gatortiff.bsky.social will be speaking at today's @cstvoice.bsky.social Communications Summit - presenting on 'Communicating your impact' at 12:20pm and as part of the 'Comms Room 101' panel at 3:30pm
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Communications Summit 2025 - PLMR Education will have a stand, so do come along to say hello!
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CST Communications Summit, Thursday 6 March. The vision thing: knowing and communicating how and what we do.
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to #CSTCommunications Summit tomorrow to explore this year’s theme, the vision thing: knowing and communicating how and what we do.
Discover the full programme before you attend: cst-conferences.org....
CST Communications Summit, Thursday 6 March, Birmingham.
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Join us on 6 March, to explore this year’s theme, the vision thing: knowing and communicating how and what we do. Book your tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
CST Communications Summit, 6 March, Birmingham, ‘Harnessing the Spark: How a new brand is helping two trusts come together’ led by Louise Spellman, Chief Executive of Spark Education.
What happens when two #schooltrusts merge, and how can branding help bring them together? Join Louise Spellman at #CSTCommunications Summit on 6 March to hear how Spark Education Trust built a new identity to unite staff under a shared vision. Book your tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
CST Communications Summit – ‘Sharing a vision: supporting trust development’ led by Andrew Riches and Ross Bennett, Engaging Education.
💭 How do you position your organisation to evolve, and both internally and externally create the narrative of a strong trust? Join colleagues from Engaging Education to explore this topic at #CSTCommunications Summit on 6 March. CST members can book now: cst-conferences.org....
CST Communications Summit – ‘Mastering adoption: Using a content-led strategy to increase internal comms engagement’ led by Nico Rehman, REAch2.
At the #CSTCommunications Summit, Nico Rehman from REAch2 will share how they transformed their internal communications across 62 primary academies using combined content strategy and technical nudges. Join us on Thursday 6 March: cst-conferences.org....
CST Communications Summit – ‘Picture perfect: policy approaches to using photos and video’ led by Jenny Childs from the Information Commissioner's Office.
How can #schooltrusts navigate the use of pupil images and videos safely? Join Jennifer Childs from the Information Commissioner's Office at the #CSTCommunications Summit on 6 March as she explores the legal landscape and offers practical guidance. CST members can book now: cst-conferences.org....
CST Communications Summit, 6 March, Birmingham, ‘The evolution of a national trust: Inside the Lift Schools rebrand’ led by Sam Duran and Joe Nicell, Lift Schools.
What drives a #schooltrust to redefine its identity and rebrand 57 schools? Join Lift Schools for their session at #CSTCommunications Summit, 6 March, as they share why they chose to rebrand. CST members can book their tickets now: cst-conferences.org....
