Half termly virtual and in-person network meetings

Join our Reception Network and benefit from a rich blend of virtual collaboration and in-person professional learning.

Through half-termly online meetings and termly visits to Waddington All Saints Academy, you can connect, reflect and explore high-quality education practice together.

Whether you prefer the flexibility of virtual sessions or the depth of seeing provision in action, the network offers complementary opportunities to learn, share ideas and strengthen EYFS practice across settings.

Who should attend

We strongly encourage both Headteachers and EYFS Leads to attend, ensuring a shared understanding, strong oversight and meaningful whole-school impact.

Access to high-quality resources

Joining the network also gives you access to an expanding bank of high-quality resources and materials designed to strengthen and support your EYFS practice.

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Half-termly Virtual Network Meetings

Our friendly, half-termly virtual network meetings bring EYFS practitioners together to share ideas, explore effective practice and learn collaboratively.

Each session offers space for professional dialogue, reflection and problem-solving, all rooted in evidence-informed approaches.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, stay informed about current priorities or connect with other settings, these virtual meetings provide a supportive and inspiring environment.

Termly In-Person Visits

Step inside our Rise Reception Network Lead School and experience high-quality Reception practice first-hand.

These guided visits allow you to see effective provision in action, observe real classrooms and gather practical ideas to take back to your own setting.

A central theme of each visit is high-quality adult-child interactions, grounded in evidence informed approaches and brought to life through live classroom practice.

You’ll have the chance to:

Observe effective provision and interactions
Engage in professional discussion with staff
Reflect on your own practice
Consider how ideas might translate into your context

Autumn Term Meetings 2026/27

We strongly encourage attending both virtual networking sessions if you can. Each session offers unique learning resources and valuable opportunities to connect with your peers.

Places on In-person meetings are limited. Please only book ONE In-person meeting per term as each meeting will cover the same topic per term.

Date	Time	Focus
Virtual meetings
Tuesday 6th October	3.30pm – 5.00pm	Agenda to be confirmed by DFE
Wednesday 25th November	3.30pm – 5.00pm	Agenda to be confirmed by DFE
In-person meetings
Thursday 8th October	1.00pm – 3.00pm	Strong Foundations and Inclusion
Tuesday 13th October	10.00am – 12.00pm	Strong Foundations and Inclusion
Thursday 12th November	10.00am – 12.00pm	Strong Foundations and Inclusion

Spring Term Meetings 2026/27

Date	Time	Focus
Virtual meetings
Virtual meeting: Tuesday 2nd February	3.30pm – 5.00pm	Agenda to be confirmed by DFE
Virtual meeting: Wednesday 17th March	3.30pm – 5.00pm	Agenda to be confirmed by DFE
In-person meetings
Tuesday 9th March	10.00am – 12.00pm	TBC
Thursday 11th March	1.00pm – 3.00pm	TBC
Friday 19th March	10.00am – 12.00pm	TBC

Summer Term Meetings 2026/27

Date	Time	Focus
Virtual meetings
Wednesday 19th May	3.30pm – 5.00pm	Agenda to be confirmed by DFE
Tuesday 22nd June	3.30pm – 5.00pm	Agenda to be confirmed by DFE
In-person meetings
Wednesday 9th June	10.00am – 12.00pm	TBC
Tuesday 22nd June	10.00am – 12.00pm	TBC
Thursday 24th June	1.00pm – 3.00pm	TBC

How to book

To book your place, complete the form below by selecting the virtual and in-person events you would like to attend.

In-person events: Please select ONE meeting per term as spaces are limited and the same topic will be covered at each meeting per term.

Half-Termly Virtual and In-Person Network Meetings