Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop tailored for school business leaders and professionals in marketing and communication. This session will enhance your crisis communication strategies and help you build stronger relationships with local media, improve your parental engagement strategies, and gain the confidence to manage your school's reputation.
Date: Wednesday 18th June 10am-2pm
Location: The Robin Hood, Chesterfield Road, Baslow, DE45 1PQ
Hosted in partnership with Reach Plc and Stamford Park Trust, this FREE event brings together school business and marcomms leaders, and local press experts, including insights from Natalie Fahy, Senior Editor, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire Live to explore how to handle difficult stories, share positive news more effectively, and create a proactive media strategy that works to the benefit of your school(s).
Agenda
09:30 - Arrival, refreshments and networking
10:00 - Welcome (Zack Grimes, MarCommEd)
10:20 - Dealing with the Media in a Crisis. (Jess Bulman, Stamford Park Trust).
11:15 - Break.
11.30 - Introducing Reach. (Guy Keeble, Business Development Director, Reach Plc)
11:35 - Insights from the Editor (Natalie Fahy, Senior Editor, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire Live).
12:15 - Lunch & networking
12.45 - Revisiting ‘Dealing with the Media in a Crisis’. (Jess Bulman, Stamford Park Trust & Zack Grimes, MarCommEd).
13.00 - Building strong relationships with the media (Panel discussion).
13.45 - Summary
14:00 - Close and further networking
Practical learning with like-minded professionals
Whether you're navigating a challenging issue or simply want to build trust with your local journalists, this session will equip you with real-world tips, case studies, and the opportunity to connect directly with your regional media outlet. The day will be filled with insightful learning and opportunities to network with fellow professionals to discuss key issues in education.
Places will be limited - register your interest now to secure your spot!