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RISE x TGMC

TGMC's First Alternative Provision

Posted: 23-02-2026

We are proud to share that RISE is now part of The Good Morning Club (TGMC), becoming the first alternative provision to adopt this neuroscience-backed behaviour approach. This marks an important step in continuing to develop how we support our pupils, particularly in relation to behaviour, emotional regulation and readiness to learn.

During a recent staff inset, TGMC was formally introduced to staff, with the focus was on how TGMC can be meaningfully embedded within our existing practice and for our young people's individual needs. Staff spent time exploring the platform and engaging with resources such as non-verbal communication boards and video content, identifying how these can be used to support pupils in a way that is practical, accessible and tailored to individual needs. The emphasis throughout was on how these tools can enhance what we already do, rather than replace it.

A key concept explored was “Regulate to Educate,” which reinforces the importance of emotional readiness as the foundation for learning. This strongly reflects the RISE approach, where understanding behaviour and supporting regulation are central to helping pupils feel safe, settled and able to engage. Staff also learnt about TGMC's Personal Pathways, an approach that allows sessions to be structured with both flexibility and purpose, giving pupils a greater sense of autonomy while ensuring the right level of adult support. Breaking learning into manageable steps and building in strategies such as movement breaks were identified as simple but effective ways to meet pupils’ needs.

What stood out across the training was how closely TGMC aligns with the values already embedded within RISE. It provides a shared language and additional structure that supports staff in responding consistently, while still recognising the individuality of each pupil. This strengthens our ability to create calm, supportive environments where pupils feel understood and are better able to access learning.

As we begin to embed this approach across our provision, the focus remains on what it means for our pupils day to day. By continuing to invest in approaches that prioritise regulation, relationships and personalised support, we are further strengthening our provision and ensuring pupils are in the best position to engage, succeed, thrive and RISE.

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