The IDEAL Alliance is now in its fourth year of operation and has achieved a great deal since its beginnings. The Alliance was founded on a strong moral purpose: to support others, so that young people are enabled to achieve their very best. Therefore, our success should always be measured against the positive impact we have had on the life of every pupil. Our drive for high standards is embodied by the improvement in attainment and high-quality interactions that have been seen in all of our schools and settings.

An outstanding Alliance needs an outstanding workforce, and this is central to our success. We will continue to invest in our staff, identify and promote talent and use the skills of individuals to make us stronger.

We have achieved a great deal so far but are ready to go further. Through ongoing self-analysis, review and learning from others, we strive to be one of the best Alliance in the country and be renowned for excellent practice in all areas.

Together we strive to enable the Alliance to fulfil its aim of giving the best to everyone, and expecting the best from everyone.

The IDEAL Alliance is a group of high-achieving schools and early years settings striving to provide excellence in education for 0 - 11-year-olds. We are a family of one local authority-maintained primary school, two nursery schools, two daycare provisions, one nursery PVI setting, the speech and language education support team for Plymouth and the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub.

At the heart of everything we do is the child. It is our mission to provide the very best education to all young people, whatever their age or stage, in our local region. We know that education can transform lives, providing social mobility by tackling deprivation, and overcoming barriers.

Through fantastic teaching and learning, wrap-around holistic care, and amazing enrichment and leadership opportunities, we ensure that all children thrive by developing self-esteem and high aspirations, to make sure no child gets left behind.

Our focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, achievement and leadership is at the core of all we do, and we believe that when we focus on these principles, everyone feels that they belong. We believe that each child is gifted and unique and deserves to be nurtured in our schools and settings, whatever their background.

Heidi Price, CEO & Headteacher