DfE RISE Teams

RISE Universal Offer

The RISE Universal Offer provides CPD opportunities to schools across London and the East of England. 

RISE Regional Plans:

We are pleased to confirm that the department has recently published their RISE regional plans on gov.uk. Every school in England can now access a regional plan setting out the local priorities and improvement support available in their area, focusing on the RISE priorities of attendance, attainment, reception quality and inclusive mainstream provision. This is a core part of the ambition set out in Every Child Achieving and Thriving, making sure all children receive a high-quality education, wherever they grow up, and making it easier for schools to find help and share what works.

London: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rise-london/rise-london-regional-plan

East of England: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rise-east-of-england/rise-regional-plan-east-of-england

RISE DfE hub slides: 

The department has produced a set of slides outlining key information about relevant department hubs for RISE teams to support understanding and engagement with schools and other partners. Please see these attached for your use and information.

RISE London

INSIDE Harris is a series of events that will explore evidence-informed approaches to raising standards, improving outcomes, and closing attainment gaps. It offers a valuable opportunity for Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers to engage with best practice, share expertise, and build professional networks. 

Aims of Workshop Presentation:

• Expert Insights into Best Practice from our Principal and Trust Consultants 
• Collaborative Learning through Practical Skills Sessions
• Networking for School Improvement and Raising Standards

For more information about the INSIDE Harris events, please select RISE London or view the flyers in the downloads area.

KS3 Alliance 

Key Stage 3 represents a crucial stage in a young person's educational journey. The London Region KS3 RISE Alliance will focus on one of the key national priorities—Attainment in English and Maths—with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and tackling the disadvantage gap.

Schools will have the opportunity to explore and develop projects in areas such as:

• Integrated literacy within Quality First Teaching
• Diagnostic assessment and phonics interventions at KS3
• High-impact literacy interventions
• Effective KS2–KS3 transition strategies
• Boys' reading and engagement

These projects will contribute to a growing evidence base of effective practice for KS3 education across London.  

Join Us for the Launch Event

Date: Monday 28 September 2026

Venue: William Perkin CofE High School, Greenford, UB6 8PR.

We're bringing together education leaders, practitioners and researchers for an inspiring morning of learning and collaboration.

We're delighted to welcome a distinguished line-up of speakers, including:

• Mary Myatt – educational author and speaker, known for KS3 The Ambitious Years
• Vanessa Ogden – Regional Director for London
• Representatives from the London Steering group including Teaching School Hub and Research School leads.

The launch event is free to attend and will be followed by a conference on 2 November 2026 for schools wishing to lead a research project within the programme. Research projects will run from November 2026 and will be evaluated for their impact, sustainability and scalability, with successful projects potentially progressing into Year 2 of the programme.  

Register Your Interest

If you are interested in leading or contributing to a project, we encourage you to register via the Microsoft Form and join us for this exciting launch.

For more information, please see the attachment below.

RISE London

RISE East of England