Craig Clarke

Summit Learning Trust Verified account @Summit_LT · 16h

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

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Summit Learning Trust Verified account @Summit_LT · Nov 6

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

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Yarnfield Primary Verified account @YarnfieldSch · Oct 23

Year 6 have been publishing their ‘Wonder’ themed narratives today - check out this handwriting

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Summit Learning Trust Verified account @Summit_LT · Oct 19

Give your child the best start to every school day.

@ErdingtonHallPS @KinetonGreenPS @PegasusPrimary @TheOaklandsBham @YarnfieldSch , every child can access a FREE Breakfast Club, supporting children to stay engaged, focused, and prepared to make the most of every learning opportunity. The @educationgovuk highlights that breakfast clubs help break down barriers to achievement by ensuring children are ready to learn and thrive in school.

For families considering a school place, our free Breakfast Club is just one of the many ways we support children to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally from the very start of the day.

✅ Free for all pupils
✅ Nutritious breakfast provided
✅ A calm and positive start to the school day
✅ Supporting children to learn, achieve and thrive

Looking for a Reception place? Book a visit today at our primary schools and discover the difference.

#FreeBreakfastClub #PrimarySchoolAdmissions #ReadyToLearn #ReceptionPlaces #PrimaryEducation #ChildWellbeing #FamilySupport #SchoolChoice #NourishedToLearn #ThriveAndSucceed #BirminghamSchools #EducationExcellence #StartYourJourney #BookAVisitToday #SchoolAdmissions

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