RISE Reception Network
What reception networks are
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
Our Role as a Lead School
As a designated Lead School, we act as a regional hub of expertise for Reception provision in the North West. Our key responsibilities include:
Developing and sharing high-quality resources for Reception staff
Hosting half-termly virtual network meetings to encourage professional collaboration
Organising termly in-person visits and open days, giving schools the chance to observe practice and engage in professional dialogue
We also collaborate with national hubs to help maintain consistency and quality across early years provision.
Register Your Interest
If you would like to join our network meetings, please email your interest to office@allsoulsce.rochdale.sch.uk
All Souls' CE Primary
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside
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Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Cheshire East, Cheshire West, & Chester, Halton, Salford, Stockport, Trafford and Warrington
Rimrose Hope CE Primary School
Blackpool, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wigan and Wirral
Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Westmoreland & Furness
Cumberland