Summit Learning Trust

Inspiring Excellence in Early Years

Yesterday, we were proud to welcome Early Years professionals from across the West Midlands to @TheOaklandsBham for our first Excellence in Reception @DfE_academies @educationgovuk RISE Project Network Meeting.

Bringing together colleagues from a wide range of schools, the event provided an opportunity to share expertise, explore evidence-informed practice and engage in meaningful professional dialogue, all with a shared ambition: to secure the very best outcomes for our youngest learners.

Reception is a pivotal year in a child's educational journey. The environments we create, the relationships we build and the experiences we provide lay the foundations for future learning, wellbeing and success. It was inspiring to see so many passionate professionals come together to reflect, collaborate and learn from one another.

A particular highlight of the day was showcasing the Nursery and Reception provision at The Oaklands and facilitating rich discussions around school readiness, continuous improvement and effective Early Years practice.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. This network is about much more than sharing ideas. It is about building lasting partnerships, strengthening our collective expertise and ensuring every child receives the very best start in life.

Together, we are creating a community of practice that will continue to support, challenge and inspire Early Years excellence across the region
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We are already looking forward to welcoming colleagues back for our next network meetings on 13 January 2027, 24 February 2027 and 24 March 2027. We are excited to continue learning together, sharing effective practice and building a strong professional network dedicated to improving outcomes for children across the West Midlands.

#EarlyYears #EYFS #ExcellenceInReception #RISEProgramme #DfE #SchoolReadiness #EarlyYearsLeadership #Reception #BestStartInLife #TheOaklandsWay #OaklandsLEAF #ProfessionalDevelopment #Education #Collaboration #TeachingAndLearning #WestMidlands #SummitLearningTrust #TheOaklandsPrimarySchool

Celebrating Our Trustees During Trustees’ Week

This Trustees’ Week, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the incredible members of our Board of Trustees for their dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment to the children, young people and communities we serve.

Through their strategic leadership, support and thoughtful challenge, our Trustees play a vital role in helping us continue #ScalingNewHeights. Their guidance strengthens our vision, drives academic excellence and ensures that every decision we make is focused on helping our children and young people thrive.

As volunteers, they generously give their time and expertise to support our schools, champion opportunities and help shape a brighter future for all.

Thank you for your passion, commitment and service. Your impact is felt across every part of Summit Learning Trust.
#TrusteesWeek #ThankYouTrustees #VisibleGovernance #Governance #EducationLeadership #SchoolGovernance #MultiAcademyTrust #VolunteerLeadership #EducationMatters #Schools #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether

Together, we will remember them. Lest we forget.

Our children, young people and communities joined together in remembrance, reflecting on the courage, sacrifice and selfless service of those who have helped protect the freedoms we cherish today. By sharing their stories with our children and young people, we honour their legacy, express our gratitude, and ensure that their memory lives on for generations to come.
#RemembranceSunday #RemembranceDay
#TogetherWeRememberThem #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #ArmedForces @PoppyLegion #SchoolCommunity #Education #Respect #Reflection

Together, we will remember them. Lest we forget

Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we are remembering and honouring those in our families, friends, Armed Forces and wider communities who have served, and those who are currently serving. We take time to reflect on their service and sacrifices they have made to help protect our freedoms.

Our children, young people and communities join together in remembrance, reflecting on the courage, sacrifice and selfless service of those who have helped protect the freedoms we cherish today. By sharing their stories with our children and young people, we honour their legacy, express our gratitude, and ensure that their memory lives on for generations to come.

#RemembranceSunday #RemembranceDay #TogetherWeRememberThem #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #ArmedForces #SchoolCommunity #Education #Respect #Reflection @PoppyLegion

This week, our #FridayFeeling comes from @PegasusPrimary, where children thrive in our nurturing Early Years environment, building the confidence, independence and curiosity they need for lifelong learning.

Through purposeful play, children develop strong communication skills, explore pattern, number, shape and quantity, and build firm foundations for reading through high-quality phonics. Every experience is carefully designed to help children grow, discover and achieve their next steps with confidence.

Attendance matters from the very start. Regular attendance in Early Years helps children build routines, develop friendships, strengthen communication skills and make the most of every learning opportunity, giving them the best possible start to their education.

Creating happy, confident learners who are ready to flourish now and in the future.

#EarlyYears #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyReading #Phonics #Numeracy #SchoolReady #AttendanceMatters #ChildDevelopment #PrimaryEducation #BirminghamSchools

@CockshutHillSch @ErdingtonHallPS @KinetonGreenPS @LyndonSchool @Ninestiles @solihull6thform @TheOaklandsBham @YarnfieldSch