RISE Universal Offer
Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) is the service to help every school improve. Universal RISE is about making it easier for leaders to find relevant, high-quality resources, facilitating collaboration, and promoting the sharing of effective practice. Universal RISE helps schools to diagnose their school improvement needs, identify high-quality support, and implement that support. More information about school improvement support available through the RISE programme can be found here.
RISE support for Reception Improvement
Reception networks are school-led, locally delivered networks focused on sharing strong, evidence-informed reception practice. Each network is led by a Lead School with sustained strengths in early years outcomes and leadership. Through the networks, schools can take part in professional discussions, visit and observe reception practice in action, and access shared approaches that support high quality teaching and leadership. There are five reception networks in each region, as part of the universal RISE offer. Schools can contact their local Lead School to get involved or access support.
- Reception networks: a guide to the government’s universal support to help schools improve the quality of reception-year provision.
- RISE support for reception improvement: professional development resources for improving teaching and leadership of reception years.
East of England RISE networks
The RISE Universal Offer provides CPD opportunities to schools across the East of England.
Three Universal RISE networks are taking place across the East of England:
These networks provide CPD opportunities which are DfE-funded, so there is no charge to schools. See the sections below for details of each network.
Further information about RISE school improvement resources in the East of England region can be found here:
RISE school improvement resources: East of England
Disadvantage Network
Reducing the Disadvantage Gap: Reception Year Quality Showcases
The Disadvantage Network hosted a number of events in March 2026 to showcase effective practice in Reception Year - Reception Showcase events - March 2026.
The showcase events were free to attend and took place across the East of England region. Each showcase covered 2-3 areas of practice.
We hope that further showcase events will be possible in the summer or autumn terms.
If you have any questions about the showcase events, please contact Mark Lambell at mlambell@meridiantrust.co.uk.
Further resources are available from the DfE website:
The KS2 Attainment Network, also known as the RISE East of England Teaching Exchange, brings together schools, trusts and leaders into a connected regional network, supporting collaboration and shared learning alongside practical KS2 support. The Exchange is delivering a co-ordinated programme of webinars to provide clear, practical support for schools to raise Year 6 attainment.
Sessions have been designed to be role-specific for teachers, subject leads and headteachers, focusing on practical, immediately useable support.
Find out more:
- Upcoming webinars
- On-demand practical resources
- Find out more about the KS2 Attainment Network
- Sign up for a KS2 Attainment Network event
KS4 Attainment Network
The KS4 Attainment Network aims to connect schools, trusts and leaders through collaborative, themed conferences that focus on practical solutions for long-term impact. The conference series is designed to share proven strategies, resources and expert insights that help schools tackle key challenges in raising attainment.