Year 13 learners are back in College on Tuesday 1 September. For those thinking about applying to Oxford of Cambridge, there is a compulsory meeting on Tuesday 1 September at 13.30 - 14.00 in Blythe Room B710.

I did an episode on the Super ‘Godzilla’ Nino with @BBCWorld a few weeks ago - and why it matters bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8m8…

Have you booked your enrolment interview? If you are holding an offer with us and you have not yet logged into your application to input your grades and book your appointment on Tuesday or Wednesday next week, make sure you do it ASAP so you don’t miss out on claiming your place.

Take learning outside by leading a Field Visit at #GAConf27. Ranging from a one-hour local session to a four-hour trip on day one, field visits invite delegates to examine new locations or view familiar settings through practical, hands-on techniques. Mentor support is available for new presenters. Proposals close 31 August. Submit your session idea: the-ga.org/4rs0lM6

Please note that there are roadworks on Widney Manor Road and three-way traffic lights at the entrance to the College. Please allow extra time to travel for enrolment interviews next week or park in Solihull and walk to campus. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

🧡 KINGS HEATH COMMUNITY KITCHEN RETURNS THIS SUNDAY! 🧡 We’re back this Sunday 23rd August, 2:30pm–5:00pm, bringing together good food, practical support and community.

Engaged in classroom action research or academic study? Present your work in a 25-minute Research Paper session at #GAConf27. It is an ideal platform to bolster your research profile, demonstrate the wider impact of your study, and gather in-person feedback. Mentors are available for first-time presenters. Proposals close 31 August. Submit your proposal to the GA: the-ga.org/4rs0lM6

Schools and colleges may be closed for the summer, but our commitment to excellence continues. Behind the scenes, our dedicated teams are working hard to enhance our teaching and learning environments, investment in further improving IT infrastructure, and improve learning spaces across our academies. From upgrading technology and digital resources to creating inspiring environments for learning, we are ensuring that every child, young person and staff members return to a place where they can thrive, achieve, and succeed. A massive shoutout to our incredible Estates and IT teams for their dedication and hard work. Your efforts are shaping the future of education. Together, we are preparing for another year of opportunity, innovation, and success as we continue #ScalingNewHeights. 🚀📚💻 #EducationExcellence #TeachingAndLearning #LearningEnvironments #ITInfrastructure #DigitalLearning #EdTech #SchoolImprovement #FutureReady #ThrivingLearners #StudentSuccess #ChildrenAndYoungPeople #InnovationInEducation #BackToSchoolReady @CockshutHillSch @ErdingtonHallPS @KinetonGreenPS @LyndonSchool @Ninestiles @PegasusPrimary @solihull6thform @TheOaklandsBham @YarnfieldSch

It’s fantastic to welcome @ameliabeckett @GMB to @solihull6thform this morning to celebrate the amazing achievements of our learners.

Congratulations to every one of our Summit learners on their success. It is amazing to see young people from our college achieve even stronger results than the brilliant outcomes achieved last year. These results are a testament to their hard work, resilience and determination, and will open up fantastic opportunities and life chances both now and in the years ahead. A huge thank you also goes to our dedicated @solihull6thform colleagues for their unwavering commitment, guidance and support in helping our young people reach their full potential. #ALevelResults #BTECResults #TLevelResults #ResultsDay #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #LifeChances #CelebratingSuccess 🎉📚👏

Congratulations to Marigold and Kareena on their fantastic GCSE and A Level results. As members of the Summit family, Marigold and Kareena have shown determination, resilience and ambition throughout their educational journey, starting at @Ninestiles and continuing their A Levels at @solihull6thform College. With ongoing support and guidance from secondary through to college, they have thrived and flourished to achieve academic success. They truly embody our values of Success through Endeavour and Ambition through Challenge, overcoming barriers and striving for excellence every step of the way. We wish them every success in their future endeavours, whether that be university, an apprenticeship or employment. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved and look forward to seeing where their ambitions take them next. Thinking about your next step after GCSEs? It's not too late to join Solihull Sixth Form College. Visit the college website for enrolment information and discover how you can achieve your ambitions with us. #ScalingNewHeights #ALevelResultsDay #ALevelResults2026 #ResultsDay #ClassOf2026 #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #CollegeLife #NextSteps #UniversityBound #Apprenticeships #SuccessThroughEndeavour #AmbitionThroughChallenge #EnrolNow

Congratulations to all learners collecting their GCSE results today across Summit Learning Trust We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026. These improved results across our schools are a testament to the hard work, resilience and ambition of our young people, supported every step of the way by dedicated staff, families and our wider school communities. Today is about more than grades. It is about progress, perseverance and ensuring every learner leaves our academies with the confidence, skills and opportunities to take their next steps towards a bright future. Read our press release to find out more about the achievements being celebrated across our schools: tinyurl.com/m4yny8t7 Well done to all learners at @CockshutHillSch @LyndonSchool and @Ninestiles Your future starts here. #GCSEResultsDay #ClassOf2026 #ProudToBeSummit #SummitLearningTrust #SuccessForAll #ThriveAndFlourish #LifeChances #Education #BirminghamSchools #ScalingNewHeights

With support from @educationgovuk, we have created a free, online subject knowledge enhancement programme for early career geography teachers covering a range of curriculum topics. Access our Race, Identity and Diversity in Geography module here: rgs.org/skp

The GA and partners have engaged over 750 pupils across Northamptonshire in our Royal Society supported project, 'Investigating Soil Infiltration'. Bringing high-quality soil fieldwork into schools, the initiative culminated in a celebration event at Cranfield University. Look out for our upcoming teacher resource pack: buff.ly/LGiQvYE

We are excited to launch the GA Subject Leader Development Programme for aspiring and existing geography leaders. Delivered across nine online twilight sessions led by Aidan Hesslewood, the programme includes an action research project, a year of GA membership, and the GA Professional Award. Elevate your subject leadership today: buff.ly/3K5dv9N

Watch our final hashtag#FridayFeeling video and join us in reflecting on a fantastic year of hashtag#ScalingNewHeights. As we look back on 2025-2026, we are proud to celebrate a year of #ScalingNewHeights together across our Trust and beyond, working collaboratively to make a positive difference for children, young people and communities. Thank you to every colleague, partner and supporter for your dedication, passion and commitment throughout the year. Your efforts have helped create incredible opportunities, achievements and experiences for our children, young people and communities. As the summer holidays begin, we wish everyone a well-deserved break and an opportunity to rest, recharge and celebrate all that has been achieved this year. #FridayFeeling #ScalingNewHeights #TeamSLT #Education #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether #SummerBreak @CockshutHillSch @ErdingtonHallPS @KinetonGreenPS @LyndonSchool @Ninestiles @PegasusPrimary @solihull6thform @TheOaklandsBham @YarnfieldSch

Happy holidays to teachers everywhere. Yours is the most important job. What could be more important than preparing the next generation of citizens to live and learn together?

Wow, what a day! It was emotional but also amazing to celebrate our 2026 cohort achieving QTS! Well done to each and everyone of you! We wish you all the best on your teaching journeys! @PLI_SummitLT @CPTSA13 @Summit_LT

A massive thank you to @alexhughesnine for being our key note at our celebration event and sharing your teaching journey with our trainees! @Ninestiles @PLI_SummitLT @Summit_LT @CPTSA13

Tonight was the second night of our year 6 performance of The Wizard Of Oz at @solihull6thform and it was AMAZING 👏 It was so lovely to see the show after hearing the children rehearse in school ❤️ @Summit_LT @cclarke_SLT @CEOSummitLT @PLI_SummitLT