RISE Reception Network

We are incredibly proud to have been designated by the Department for Education (DfE) as a Lead School within the RISE Reception Networks programme, for East Midlands.

Reception networks are part of the government’s Best Start in Life strategy and the regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) universal offer to help schools improve the quality of reception-year provision.

They are school-led, locally delivered networks focused on sharing strong, evidence-informed reception practice.

Each network is led by a reception-network lead school. Lead schools have sustained strengths in early years provision and leadership, and support other schools in their local area.

Through reception networks, schools can access:

regular opportunities to discuss reception-year practice with peers
visits and open days to observe reception provision in practice
shared resources and approaches that support high-quality reception teaching and leadership

Role of Wootton Park School as a Lead School

As a designated Lead School, we are a regional point of expertise for Reception provision. Our responsibilities include:

Developing and sharing high-quality resources for Reception practitioners
Hosting half-termly virtual network meetings to facilitate professional collaboration
Organising termly in-person visits and open days that allow schools to observe Reception practice and engage in professional discussion.

We also work with national hubs to promote consistency and quality across early years services.

If you are interested in our network meetings please complete the form: RISE Network registration link or email your interest to: info@woottonparkschool.org.uk

We look forward to connecting with you soon.

RISE Network Meeting Dates