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RISE support for reception improvement

Professional development resources for improving teaching and leadership of reception years.

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From:
Department for Education
Published:
20 June 2025
Last updated:
6 July 2026
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  1. Updated to add links to programme registration.

  2. Updated to include information on the reception improvement support currently available.

  3. Added a link to the 'Early identification of oral language needs for Reception-aged children' webinar to the 'Reception improvement offer' attachment.

  4. Added links to 'Getting children ready for reception: supporting effective transition'.

  5. Updated the maths hubs section with a link to 'intensive support'.

  6. Updated to include information on the reception improvement support available, including early years foundation stage profile assessment support and reception networks.

  7. First published.

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Reception improvement offer

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The Department for Education (DfE) offers a range of online and in-person school support and professional development for improving teaching and leadership of reception.

Getting children ready for reception: supporting effective transition offers guidance on how schools and early years settings, including childminders, can work together with parents and carers to support children’s transition into reception.

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