06 Early Years

RISE Reception Networks

The DfE has launched new support to help improve reception year quality and strengthen EYFS Profile (EYFSP) assessment.

Reception networks are school-led, locally delivered networks focused on sharing strong, evidence informed reception practice. Each network is led by a Lead School with sustained strengths in early years outcomes and leadership. Through the networks, schools can take part in professional discussions, visit and observe reception practice in action, and access shared approaches that support high quality teaching and leadership. Reception networks are part of the universal RISE offer. Schools can contact their local Lead School to get involved or access support.

The DfE have also published a comprehensive EYFSP package of support to improve assessment reliability and build teacher confidence as assessors Help for early years providers : EYFS profile assessment support. This includes online guidance, written materials, exemplification videos and case studies on the Help for Early Years Providers website - Help for early years providers : Get help for your setting, and EYFSP content in Module 7 of the online Early years child development training , plus more reception content to be added from Spring 2026. Local authority facilitated assessment support sessions will begin in the summer term, followed by sessions in the autumn and spring terms.
If you would like to find out more or register your interest visit: RISE Reception Network - Generate Teaching Hub

Stronger Practice Hubs
Here at Generate we work with both Liverpool City Region & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub (Warrington and Halton) and Bright Futures NW Year Years Stronger Practice Hub (Wigan). Both organisations work to support nurseries and childminders in our area to adopt evidence-based practice improvements to achieve the very best outcome for our youngest children.
This often includes the sharing of resources, organisation of events and offering advice and support.

Visit the Stronger Practice Hub for your area for more helpful articles, events and resources.

Liverpool City Region & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

Bright Futures NW Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

Positive Early Childhood Education (PECE) programme
PECE is a professional development programme that helps early years practitioners create warm, consistent and responsive environments that support children’s emotional, behavioural and cognitive self-regulation.