Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE)
What is RISE?
The Government’s Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) programme is a national initiative designed to support all schools to improve outcomes for every learner, regardless of background or context. Through RISE, the Department for Education is helping to break the link between a child’s background and their future success by:
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promoting high-quality practice across all phases of education
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encouraging collaboration between schools and leaders
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supporting inclusive school environments where every child can thrive
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sharing effective practice and driving improvement across the region.
RISE operates through a combination of targeted support for schools in need and a universal offer available to all schools, with teams of experienced RISE advisers working alongside local partners to deliver support and professional learning opportunities.
Our Role as Your Regional Teaching School Hub
As Red Kite Teaching School Hub, we are proud to be part of the RISE ecosystem supporting schools across North and West Yorkshire. Alongside our core teacher development work, including Initial Teacher Training through Red Kite Teacher Training, Early Career Framework (ECF) delivery, Appropriate Body services and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), we act as a key regional partner in connecting schools to RISE resources, networks and improvement support.
RISE Universal Offer
The universal offer under RISE is designed to benefit every school, no matter its Ofsted rating or improvement history. This includes:
Access to Effective Practice
Supporting schools to find and engage with high-quality practice from across the region, spreading strategies that work for pupils and staff.
Collaborative Networks
Peer-to-peer opportunities and professional networks help school leaders and teachers share insights, solve challenges together, and build capacity for improvement.
Professional Learning
RISE supports access to professional development events, workshops and conferences focused on priority areas such as:
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raising attainment (especially in English and maths)
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improving inclusive practice
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enhancing reception and early years education
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boosting pupil attendance.
Through our hub and partners, these opportunities are available to all local schools, whether you’re looking for light-touch engagement or deeper collaborative development.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Schools can also access fully-funded adaptive teaching professional development delivered by Pathfinder Education Partnership, alongside opportunities through Red Kite Connect, our professional learning and partnership strand that brings schools together to share best practice and engage in high-quality CPD aligned with RISE priorities.
Explore these opportunities below:
