Orion Education is proud to be hosting two events as part of the Department for Education's RISE (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence) Open Education Fortnight.

RISE provides opportunities for schools and trusts to share effective practice, learn from one another and showcase approaches that are making a real difference for children and young people. Through opening our doors to colleagues from across the sector, we hope to support professional collaboration, inspire improvement and contribute to better outcomes for pupils.

Previous attendees have valued the opportunity to see effective practice in action and take away practical ideas for their own settings. Schools attending earlier Orion RISE events reported that the approaches shared had influenced policy development, strengthened monitoring processes and reinforced the importance of building cultures where both attendance and achievement can flourish. These reflections demonstrate the practical impact that can be achieved when schools engage in professional collaboration and share effective practice.

Whether you are a senior leader, middle leader, teacher, SEND professional, attendance lead or education practitioner, these events offer a valuable opportunity to see successful practice in action, engage in professional dialogue and take away practical ideas that can be applied in your own setting.

🌱 Best Start, Bright Futures - Excellence in Nursery and Reception Practice

📍 Orion Scotts Park Primary School
📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 9:30am
📅 Tuesday 10 November 2026 | 9:30am

Join us for an inspiring RISE Open Education Fortnight event showcasing the exceptional Early Years provision at Orion Scotts Park.

This workshop highlights how high-quality Nursery and Reception practice lays the foundations for children's long-term learning, wellbeing and academic success. Through a blend of classroom observation, discussion and practical examples, delegates will explore evidence-informed EYFS approaches that help all children thrive.

🎯 What You'll Experience

👀 See outstanding EYFS practice in action
Observe purposeful play, language-rich interactions and carefully designed learning environments that support children's holistic development.

📚 Explore early language and literacy approaches
Discover how systematic phonics, vocabulary development and communication-rich teaching help children become confident learners.

🌟 Learn how inclusion is embedded from the very start
See how early identification and targeted support enable SEND, disadvantaged and EAL pupils to make strong progress.

🤝 Understand the power of strong family partnerships
Explore practical approaches to parental engagement that strengthen home-school relationships and extend learning beyond the classroom.

📈 Discover how high standards are sustained
Learn how monitoring, staff development and collaborative planning drive continuous improvement and contribute to consistently strong outcomes.

➡️ Support successful transition into Key Stage 1
Gain insight into the routines, curriculum continuity and preparation that help children move confidently from EYFS into KS1.

🌟 Why Attend?

At Orion Scotts Park, strong outcomes are achieved through high-quality teaching, early identification of need, targeted intervention, effective family partnerships and robust monitoring of progress. Delegates will leave with practical strategies, ideas and resources that can be adapted within their own settings to help ensure every child gets the very best start in life.

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3 November Session 09:30-11:00
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10 November Session 09:30-11:00
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📖 Every Day Counts - Transforming Attendance with a Bespoke Toolkit.

📍 Orion Blenheim Primary School
📅 Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 9:30am

Join us to explore Orion Education's evidence-informed approach to improving attendance and reducing persistent absence, built around our newly developed Trust-wide Attendance Toolkit.

Based on the latest Department for Education guidance, the toolkit provides schools with a clear and proactive framework for identifying barriers early, supporting families effectively and creating a culture where attendance is everyone's responsibility.

Drawing on the successful improvements seen across Orion's primary schools, particularly at Orion Blenheim, this event will showcase how robust systems, consistent processes and strong relationships have helped attendance rise above national averages while reducing persistent absence.

🎯 What You'll Experience

📊 Explore the Orion Attendance Toolkit
Gain practical insights into the resources, guidance and DfE-aligned processes that support consistent and effective attendance practice.

🔍 Learn how to identify barriers early
Discover approaches that help schools spot attendance concerns quickly and put the right support in place before issues become entrenched.

🤝 Strengthen family-centred approaches
Explore strategies for working collaboratively with families and delivering personalised support that makes a meaningful difference.

📈 Use data to drive improvement
See how robust tracking, monitoring and follow-up processes enable schools to maintain a clear focus on attendance and pupil engagement.

⭐ Create a culture where every day matters
Understand how whole-school approaches can positively influence attendance habits and improve outcomes for children and young people.

💬 Reflect and adapt for your own setting
Engage with colleagues, discuss current challenges and consider how the Attendance Toolkit can be adapted to meet the needs of your school community.

🌟 Why Attend?

This event offers practical, transferable strategies that schools can implement immediately. Delegates will leave with a stronger understanding of effective attendance practice, access to proven resources and greater confidence in developing a culture that helps every pupil attend, achieve and thrive.

Previous attendees have reported that the approaches shared through Orion's attendance work have influenced policy development, strengthened attendance monitoring processes and reinforced the importance of building a culture where every day matters. These reflections demonstrate the practical impact that schools can achieve through a consistent, evidence-informed approach to attendance improvement.

🎟️ Book your place 4 November 09:30

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🌟 About RISE

Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) is a Department for Education initiative designed to support collaboration across the education sector by sharing effective practice and fostering professional learning. Through events such as these, schools and trusts can learn from one another, explore evidence-informed approaches and contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people.

At Orion Education, we are proud to be opening our doors to colleagues from across the sector and sharing approaches that are helping children flourish, attend regularly and achieve their full potential.

Learn. Connect. Collaborate. Be Inspired.

⚠️ Places are limited and advance booking is essential. We look forward to welcoming colleagues from schools, trusts and educational organisations across the region.