What's great about Rise and Shine?

• Clear progress and accessible learning outcomes 
• Measurable progress that learners can see. Syllabus built off the GSE YL, which helps pupils to understand exactly what they are learning and why. 
• I can shine activity encourages learners to think about their progress against the key learning outcome for the unit stage. 

A sense of purpose 

• A step-by-step approach builds confidence in using English through a learning cycle of exposure, recognition, controlled practice and freer practice. 

Inclusive classrooms 

• Supporting every learner to achieve and shine through carefully planned lessons and character helpers. 
• Targeted support for teachers to help all learners achieve their learning goals, while recognising that this will look different for different pupils.
•  Lots of opportunities for formative assessment. 

Engaging and relatable 

• Fun activities and Real-world links, beautiful visuals to grab learners’ attention and keep them focused, plus global citizenship themes and videos. 
• Rise and Shine Towers - a world learners can relate to their own lives with diverse characters and animated stories that grows with learners. 

Global citizenship and future skills 

• Global citizenship syllabus aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 
• Encourages learners to think about global and local contexts, with emphasis on cultural awareness, empathy with local and global issues, and social-emotional skills development. 
• Each unit stage links to a set of future skills with a dedicated helper who guides and supports learners in activities that develop these skills.