School development
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre is driven by evidence-informed school development and – as an organisation – is underpinned by a culture of continual improvement and collaborative learning.
How we seek to implement school improvement priorities
We actively engage with the Education Endowment Foundation’s implementation framework when identifying and implementing school improvement initiatives.

Our whole-school ambition
All teaching across the school is highly effective, ensuring that any pupil, at any time, in any lesson, and with any adult, is enabled to be the best they can be.
This ambition shapes every aspect of our work. It informs our decision-making, guides our strategic priorities and reflects our commitment to ensuring that every child receives the highest quality education, support and care.
Our strategic continuity plan
Our Strategic Continuity Plan sets out the priorities and direction for Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre from September 2026 onwards. Building on a position of strength, it focuses on sustaining high standards, strengthening our capacity and responding thoughtfully to future opportunities and developments.
Organised around six strategic strands, the plan provides a clear framework for purposeful refinement, sustainable innovation and long-term success, while keeping our values, vision and high expectations at the heart of everything we do.
Six Strands. One Direction.
To maintain focus, our Strategic Continuity Plan is organised around six key strategic strands:

