RISE - Reception Network
Marnel Community Infants School is proud to be part of the RISE Reception Schools Network.
The programme forms part of the RISE universal offer of support to share excellent reception year practice across schools. Marnel Infant School is delighted to be one of five schools supporting the South East region.
All of our virtual and in-person network meetings have been filled with really inspiring conversation, with like minded colleagues, around good practice and getting it right for the children in Reception. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you all along next academic year!
“We were blown away by your inclusive culture, your sensory circuit work, your bay jobs and the way your staff developed children’s independence. I would like to bring my whole staff team for a visit." In Person Attendee, Sept' 2026
“Thank you again for the visit – it was genuinely impressive and very inspiring.” In Person Attendee, Sept' 2026
“The session last week was really useful and I am feeling really inspired so thank you so much for your time. I have shared the visit with colleagues and would value further visits to Year 1, the SEND room and one of our Teaching Assistants would like to see your Sensory Circuits in action if at all possible" In Person Attendee, Sept' 2026
Reception Networks Lead Schools for the South East
Marnel Infant School RISE team:
Susan Giles-Cox - Headteacher
Nicci Wheaton - Head of School
Ellen Spalding - EYFS Lead

