As schools await this year’s SATs results, thousands of teachers and leaders will be reflecting on what has gone well, what they would do differently next year and what they have learned along the way. That process of reflection is one of the great strengths of our profession. Education only moves forward when teachers and leaders have been willing to share what works, learn from one another and improve together. We learn best when we learn together. It is also why the success of the government’s RISE school improvement programme will ultimately depend on something very simple: whether it helps schools connect with one another in meaningful and practical ways. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week subscribe Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.