RISE Reception Networks: King Solomon Academy is a Lead School
The RISE Reception Networks bring together Reception practitioners and leaders to strengthen early years practice through collaboration, reflection and shared learning.
The Department for Education have set a target of 75% children to reach a Good Level of Development by 2028.
As a Lead School, King Solomon Academy coordinates opportunities for schools to connect, explore effective Reception practice and support continuous improvement.
Which Lead School?
We are one of five Lead Schools across Greater London. Below you can find which boroughs each Lead School support:
Ark King Solomon Academy:
Brent, Camden, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, Westminster, City of London
Charles Dickens Primary and Nursery School:
Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Wandsworth
Davies Lane Primary School:
Barnet, Enfield, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Haringey
Tollgate Primary School:
Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets
Rockmount Primary School:
Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Merton, Sutton,
What more can I learn?
This webpage provides a central access point for resources, examples and links that support Reception improvement and complement the work of the RISE Reception Networks.
The networks are intended to act as a supportive professional community where schools can:
- Share and reflect on evidence‑informed Reception practice
- Explore practical approaches to curriculum, provision and routines
- Develop confidence in assessment, observation and transition into Key Stage One
- Learn from each other’s experiences and share examples of strong practice
- Support schools to develop action plans and goal setting
Get involved!
Schools involved in the RISE Reception Networks benefit from:
- Half-termly online meetings for discussion, reflection and shared learning
- Termly in-person events at King Solomon Academy, where practice can be seen in action and explored through professional dialogue
- Our reception network supports schools across 12 London boroughs, working alongside local and national early years initiatives.
Who Can Take Part?
The RISE Reception Networks are open to:
- Reception class teachers
- Early Years leaders
- Senior leaders responsible for Reception provision, and headteachers
Schools can join at any point and engage in ways that best suit their context and priorities.
To join our network fill in the online form
Want to learn more? Here are some links for further reading:
RISE Reception networks – Department for Education
Help for Early Years practitioners
Have a question?
Get in touch at ksa.office@kingsolomonacademy.org