Insight and Inspiration: Commercial Services Group at The Schools and Academies Show

As headline sponsor of this year’s Schools and Academies Show, Commercial Services Group was proud to be part of an enriching day dedicated to the education sector. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was buzzing with ideas, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for educational settings and their learners across the UK.

Our team had the privilege of engaging in hundreds of meaningful conversations with professionals from across the sector. These valuable exchanges of insight, experience and collaboration reinforced our ongoing commitment to understanding the real challenges schools face. We have explored these challenges in depth through our nationwide research survey of 500 school leaders, called ‘Leaders’ Perspectives: The road ahead’. The results of this research are sobering but not without hope. They shed light on the realities schools are navigating, from budget pressures to staff wellbeing, and highlight opportunities for meaningful, scalable solutions.

One of the standout moments of the day was the keynote session, ‘The Art of Being Brilliant: Surviving to Thriving.’ The main stage was alive with energy as the audience connected with the powerful message. The session offered practical strategies for how small, everyday actions can make a meaningful difference. We aimed to help leaders manage stress, promote wellbeing and support a positive culture in their schools. It was a timely reminder that thriving in education isn’t just about systems and structures, it’s about people, passion and purpose.

At Commercial Services Group, we believe in the power of partnership. Events like The Schools and Academies are invaluable, providing us the opportunity to engage directly with the educators, leaders and professionals working within the education sector. By listening and collaborating, we can ensure our services remain aligned with the needs and real-world challenges of educational settings.

As one of the UK's largest and most established public sector trading organisations, Commercial Services Group is proud to reinvest profits back into the public sector - where it matters most. With a specialist portfolio of trusted brands, including KCS, The Education People, Kent-Teach, Landscape Services, Maudesport, Invicta Law, HR Connect, LASER Energy, Procurement Services and many more, we support settings in education to thrive while delivering high-quality learning experiences.

We are releasing the results of our research, ‘Leaders’ Perspectives: The road ahead’ on LinkedIn - follow us for more insights and opportunities to join the conversation. To everyone who stopped by our stand or joined a session - thank you. We’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to connect and collaborate.