Communicating difficult messages to stakeholders - Tim Toulmin, Managing Director & Susan Smith, COO. Schools are often called on to communicate about difficult subjects that can affect their reputations if not handled sensitively and proportionately. Accidents; arrests; employment disputes; free speech and EDI issues; and allegations of abuse are among the many challenging situations that schools can face – […]
‘An interactive look at the Life Cycle of a School Merger or Acquisition – Strategy, Pitfalls, PR & People’ with Krissy Scott, Rachel Parkin and James Morgan from HCR Law. Alder will be attending the ISBA annual conference that brings together many of the independent education sector's leading experts and professional advisors. Over the two […]
Strategically speaking Alder is attending this year's Confederation of School Trusts Communications Leaders Summit. This summit will help communications leaders from trusts of every size to be agile and responsive, understanding the school trust sector’s place in the wider education landscape and their own crucial role in supporting their trust to flourish. The conference will […]
Session 3: Dealing with a behavioural issue Arrests of staff, peer-on-peer abuse, and disciplinary issues can all lead to communication challenges, as the strong demand for information from stakeholders clashes with legal constraints which restrict what schools can say. This session will consider how to walk this tightrope, and also reflect on best practice when […]
Alder will be attending the CISC Conference 2024 and look forward to meeting senior leaders from catholic schools across the UK. The programme covers topics such as the challenges and opportunities of AI, translating the Catholic vision into the classroom and AI, saint or sinner? If you are interested and want to register, follow the […]
Session 2: Dealing with a sudden incident Accidents, injuries, or self-harming incidents can be distressing to deal with and can lead to a sudden demand for information. But communicating about them can be a minefield when there are legal considerations such as HSE, police or other regulatory inquiries to consider. This session will consider how […]
Session 1: How to prepare for a crisis Much can be done to minimise reputational risk by planning ahead. This session will consider how to build a crisis communications manual, where to focus training resources, and when to intervene to prevent an issue becoming a full-blown crisis. This webinar is for IAPS members only and […]
Public speaking is a vital part of leadership. From speeches at events to interviews on television, remaining calm under pressure is always needed, whether you are speaking in front of your staff, pupils, charity beneficiaries, or broadcasting to a wider audience. We are excited to announce a new specialist trainer to join our growing training […]
Join us for our first termly webinar for schools on Wednesday 27 September, 14:00-14:45, hosted by our Managing Director, Tim Toulmin, and Specialist Education Partner (and former Director of External Relations at HMC) Sue Bishop. Our specialist education team has advised on some of the most significant education news stories of the past year and […]