The RISE programme reflects a shift from reactive intervention to a more proactive, structured model of support. It is designed to strengthen collaboration across the system, enabling schools to access timely, evidence-informed support and to contribute to collective capacity.

At its core, RISE establishes a framework in which all schools are part of a shared improvement ecosystem — where expertise is mobilised effectively, partnerships are strengthened, and improvement is sustained through collaboration rather than isolated action.

This keynote will outline the rationale for this approach, the key features of the RISE model, and its implications for schools and partnerships working within an increasingly interconnected system.