Better systems. Stronger schools.
Strategic inclusion and wellbeing support for schools that want to move beyond good intentions and build practice that genuinely works for children, staff and families.
Smarter systems. Built for the future
Schools are balancing increasingly complex needs, growing expectations and limited capacity. The systems that support inclusion and wellbeing need to evolve too, but this shouldn't mean adding more pressure to an already stretched team.
We help school leaders build more efficient ways of working that reduce unnecessary workload and strengthen support for pupils and staff. Our approach combines frontline school experience, strategic thinking and practical solutions, with an understanding that every school is different.
We also help schools use AI thoughtfully within their inclusion systems, reducing workload while giving staff more time to focus on relationships, creativity, confidence, communication, critical thinking and the human qualities that help young people thrive.
Expertise with purpose.
RISE brings together specialist expertise across inclusion, SEND, wellbeing, school leadership and education. We work alongside schools to turn that expertise into practical, sustainable change.
Our four core values: Resilience, Inclusion, Sustainability and Empowerment are both strategic principles and the foundation of how we operate. They also reflect what we want to help build within the education systems we work alongside.
Meet our founders →Support that makes a difference.
Inclusion & Wellbeing Strategy
Our Smart Strategy includes whole-school audits, reviews, action plans, and responsible use of AI to improve efficiency, systems and practice, shaped around your school's context, priorities and capacity.
Find out more →Rent-A-SENCO
Flexible, specialist SEND leadership available remotely on a monthly basis. Ideal for inspection preparation, staff absence, SEND backlogs, additional capacity and specialist expertise.
Find out more →Additional Learning Assessments
Specialist educational assessments that help schools understand learning needs, apply for exam access arrangements and make evidence-informed decisions. Remote delivery available.
Find out more →Staff Training & Resources
Evidence-informed training on current and emerging inclusion and wellbeing practice, with responsibly sourced guidance on integrating AI while keeping people at the centre.
Find out more →Staff Wellbeing
Strategic staff wellbeing support that strengthens the systems, culture and working practices that enable staff to perform at their best.
Find out more →Not sure where to start?
Tell us what your school is looking for and we'll help you identify the right starting point.
School Services Brochure Start a conversation →Straightforward from day one. No jargon. No guesswork.
Discovery
It starts with a conversation to understand your school's context, pressures, priorities and what you're already doing well.
Understand
We listen to your priorities and challenges, identify where support is needed, and offer the best approach for your school.
Build
Whether you are interested in one of our packages or something more bespoke, we create a clear plan matched to your school's requirements, capacity and context.
Embed
We work alongside your team to turn strategy into practice and remain available throughout and beyond the process for any questions, updates or additional requirements.
Every school is at a different
stage of the journey.
You don't need a complete inclusion department to work with us. You need the intention to build something properly. That is where we start.
We begin with an honest, non-judgemental audit, and a structured roadmap for building something which will be sustainable in your school’s context. We establish the foundations: policy, systems, leadership clarity and staff understanding.
Provision is often dependent on one or two individuals, inconsistently applied and not yet embedded in school culture. We build the architecture around what already exists and develop the leadership capacity to sustain it.
Leadership is committed but implementation can vary. Assessment informs decision-making in some areas but not others. We work to close the gaps between intention and reality, focusing on systems, culture and leadership.
Schools at this stage want independent challenge, benchmarking and the kind of scrutiny internal review cannot provide alone. We work with leadership to set the standard and build towards a truly sustainable, inclusive school culture, whatever the future holds.
Let's make your school's next step clearer.
Tell us where your school is, what you're working towards, and where you need support. We'll help you work out what makes sense for your context.
Start a conversationNo obligation. Just a conversation about what your school needs.