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RISE Assessment Week

Posted: 19-01-2026

This week at RISE we have had a focus on assessments and we couldn’t be prouder of how our pupils have approached it.

Throughout the week, pupils completed a range of assessments, including reading and maths tasks, questionnaires exploring attitudes towards school and learning and tools linked to preparation for Functional Skills exams. We also used a mixture of paper-based assessments alongside platforms such as Doodle Maths and Doodle English to give us clear and supportive baseline data.

Assessment weeks can be challenging, often bringing up worries around confidence, past experiences of learning and emotions linked to testing. Despite this, our pupils responded with maturity, understanding and a real sense of self-awareness.

What stood out most was how well pupils regulated themselves during the process. Many were able to recognise when they were feeling anxious or overwhelmed and use the emotional regulation strategies they’ve been developing with their mentors and tutors to work through those feelings. Seeing pupils pause, reset and persevere was a powerful reminder of how far they’ve come, not just academically, but emotionally too.

While assessments can feel tricky, they are an important tool for us. The information gathered helps us plan next steps, identify gaps in learning and tailor support so that each pupil’s provision continues to meet their individual needs. It allows us to support pupils more effectively, both in building confidence and in strengthening key skills over time.

We’re incredibly proud of how our pupils handled assessment week and the effort they put into every task. Their resilience, honesty and determination continue to shine through, and the insight gained will help us ensure every young person is supported to Engage. Succeed. Thrive. RISE.

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"The Mentor has a good relationship with R. She communicates and works well with her when she is having a bad day. There is great communication with myself- the reports are detailed and I enjoy reading them. I know RISE has greatly helped my daughter build her confidence and become a happier child."

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"O didn't have any support other than myself to help her and was struggling to cope with life, having the opportunity to have Leila in her life has opened her mind to so much. We were extremely struggling to cope so having Leila's support has helped tremendously.

It has given me hope that not every door is shut to her and there are people out there that want to help, and she can get support that she needs. O was extremely negative about anyone being able to support her as no one had in the past so this opportunity has definitely helped her to have more faith in people and to trust the process."

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Posted: 12-06-2025

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you and the entire team at RISE. Your unwavering commitment to placing young people at the heart of everything you do is consistently evident, and it does not go unnoticed.

I am especially grateful for the close and collaborative working relationship we have developed. Your willingness to respond promptly and supportively whenever I have reached out regarding a young person in need has been invaluable. You have never let me down, and the level of care and support provided to the young people referred to your service has been exceptional.

RISE’s robust and comprehensive approach to safeguarding offers significant reassurance. It is clear that safeguarding is not just a priority, but a fundamental part of your practice. Knowing that a young person is in your care truly eases the weight on my shoulders as an Inclusion Officer, as I am confident that they are safe, supported, and respected at all times.

Thank you once again for your continued dedication and for the vital role you play in supporting some of our most vulnerable young people.

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