Guidance
Universal RISE: upcoming events
Published 16 September 2026
Applies to England
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Conferences
| Event | Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| London KS3 Alliance conference | William Perkin CofE High School Greenford | Monday 28 September 2026 | Contact London.RISERegionalMailbox@education.gov.uk for details |
| South West KS3 Alliance conference | Great Moor House, Exeter | Tuesday 29 September 2026 | Sign up to attend |
| Yorks & Humber KS3 Alliance conference | Outwood Institute of Education, Doncaster | Wednesday 30 September 2026 | Contact YorkshireandHumber.RISEREGIONALMAILBOX@education.gov.uk for details |
| South East KS3 Alliance conference | Jubilee High School, School Lane, Addlestone. | Thursday 1 October 2026 | Sign up to attend |
| East of England KS3 Alliance conference | TBC | Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Sign up to attend |
| West Midlands KS3 Alliance conference | University of Worcester Arena, University of Worcester | Wednesday 7 October 2026 | Sign up to attend |
| North East KS3 Alliance conference | TBC | Friday 9 October 2026 | Contact NorthEast.RISEREGIONALMAILBOX@education.gov.uk for details |
| North West KS3 Alliance conference | One Angel Square - Co-op Building | Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Contact NorthWest.RISEREGIONALMAILBOX@education.gov.uk for details |
| East Midlands KS3 Alliance conference | Brookvale Groby Learning Campus | Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Contact EastMidlands.RISEREGIONALMAILBOX@education.gov.uk for details |
| Reception year quality regional conferences | Regionally | Monday 01 March to Wednesday 24 March 2027 | Further details to follow |
| Attendance conference | Virtual | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | Further details to follow |
| Inclusive Mainstream regional conferences | Regionally | Tuesday 22 June to Friday 09 July 2027 | Further details to follow |
Webinars
| Event | Location | Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception Year Quality webinar; physical environment and inclusion | Virtual | Wednesday 14 October 2026 4pm to 5pm | Sign up to attend |
| Reception Year Quality webinar; Good level of development (GLD) reports to support reception improvement. | Virtual | Wednesday 4 November 2026 4pm to 5pm | Sign up to attend |
| KS3 Alliance attainment webinars | Virtual | November – December 2026 | Further details to follow |
| Compare & Connect with Similar Schools demonstration and Q&A | Virtual | November 2026 | Further details to follow |
| Reception Year Quality webinar; SEND and what is inclusive practice? | Virtual | Wednesday 2 December 2026 4pm to 5:30pm | Sign up to attend |
| Compare & Connect with Similar Schools demonstration and Q&A | Virtual | January 2027 | Further details to follow |