Welcome

We are very proud to be the leadership team of Occold Primary School.

We feel privileged to be leading such a dedicated and talented staff. Our whole team is committed to fostering a happy, nurturing environment, where children feel secure and are able to develop their full potential, taking their first steps towards becoming competent, independent and caring adults. We encourage close links with parents, governors, friends of the school and the wider community to ensure that we do the very best we can for all our children.

Our educational philosophy is founded on a firm belief that we should trust in every child's capacity to learn. We feel strongly that we should avoid placing ceilings on our expectations for children. This way they have the opportunity to surprise both us and themselves. We believe that our school should recognise the uniqueness of each child and show empathy with children in all their complexity. There are many ways in which they can be successful. Learning both in and out of the classroom should endeavour to be an authentic and immersive experience for children so that children are excited to come to school for a new adventure. Opportunities should be created where children are encouraged to develop belief in themselves, resilience, independence and a strong sense of social responsibility. The more children are trusted, the more resourceful they can be.

The school is both physically and socially at the heart of the community. Everyone connected to the village in Occold pulls together to enhance the experience for children at the school. The school works closely with our neighbours and draws upon local resources to ensure good access to sports facilities and the outdoors. These purposeful links benefit the community as a whole.

We wish to send children on from our school with belief in themselves, respect and kindness for others, skills which equip them for life in the wider world and a good record of achievement across the curriculum. Most of all, we want our children to leave Occold Primary School happy, with a wealth of fond memories of their time with us.