Acocks Green school on shortlist for Education Oscar

AN ACOCKS Green school has been shortlisted for national award.   Ninestiles has made it through to the final of the Inclusive School of the Year category at the Tes Awards. The Tes Awards, which have been dubbed the ‘Oscars of Education’, are an annual celebration showcasing the achievements of staff members and schools. Since […]

Budding university students visit Oxford University

BUDDING university students spent the day in the life as a Keble College student at Oxford University. The 30 pupils from Ninestiles were given a tour of the life at the College from the dormitories to social spaces, and library to show the vibrant community and support network available to Oxford students. They also met […]

Ninestiles, an Academy shortlisted in ‘Oscars of Education’

Ninestiles, an Academy, part of the Summit Learning Trust, has been shortlisted for a Tes Award in the category of Inclusive School of the Year. The Tes Awards, which have been dubbed the ‘Oscars of Education’ are an annual celebration showcasing the achievements of staff members and schools. Since 2009 the awards have highlighted the outstanding efforts […]

Ninestiles connects with parents of young carers in informal coffee morning

Ninestiles, an Academy, part of the Summit Learning Trust, has held a coffee morning this term for the parents of young carers.     The event was designed to provide a supportive and informal setting for parents and carers to come together, share experiences, and learn more about the ways in which the school supports […]

Ninestiles, an Academy learners sharpen social skills at Chance & Encounters

Ninestiles learners engage in six-week board games programme to boost problem-solving       Ninestiles, an Academy, part of the Summit Learning Trust, is proud to announce an exciting new initiative for its learners with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).  Over the next six weeks, learners from the school will take part in a […]

Green Wheels in Motion: Ninestiles learners push for eco-friendly travel with Modeshift

Ninestiles Learners Present Travel Action Plan to Mayor of Solihull     Ninestiles, an Academy, part of the Summit Learning Trust, in collaboration with Modeshift (the UK’s leading sustainable travel organisation) is embarking on its third year of transformative learner-led initiatives aimed at improving road safety and promoting sustainable travel. This year, the school is […]

Ninestiles, an academy welcomes 15 former students back as staff

Former Ninestiles Learners Return to Shape Future Generations.   Ninestiles, an Academy, part of the Summit Learning Trust, is thrilled to announce that 15 alumni have returned to work at the school, enriching the learning environment and helping to shape the future of the next generation. With former learners now holding positions in teaching, administration, […]

Summit Learning Trust Chooses Kids’ Village as Charity Partner for 2025

Local Trust Embraces Mission to Support Critically Ill Children and Their Families Summit Learning Trust is excited to announce that Kids’ Village will be the charity partner for the year 2025.  The trust has chosen to support the groundbreaking initiative, which provides critically ill children and their families with the opportunity to experience free, magical breaks away […]

Nine Summit Learning Trust schools raise over £15,000 for Birmingham hospital charity

Nine Summit Learning Trust schools raise over £15,000 for Birmingham hospital charity Birmingham and Solihull learners have been raising money for Queen Elizabeth Hospitals Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity, Solihull Hospital Charity with a wide range of fundraising activities, including bake sales, summer fayres, and Christmas carol concerts at the hospitals. Collectively, […]