Oldhill School & Childrens Centre

At Oldhill we offer a warm welcome to all. Our website aims to give you an insight into life at Oldhill Community School; what we do and what you feel is important to us.

We are a fully inclusive, two form entry school with a Children’s Centre and an Autistic Resource Unit. We offer places for children from 6 months to 5 years in our child care facility and education for 3 to 11-year-olds in the school. We have a diverse community and we take pride in our differences. We value every child as an individual and respect our multi- cultural and multilingual community.

A caring attitude is fostered in our children. Our aim is to support them to have mutual respect, self-confidence and self-discipline. Great emphasis is placed on personal, social and emotional development so our children can thrive in the modern world and feel secure in who they are.

We are a happy school where the atmosphere is conducive to learning and high attainment. So that all children enjoy their education and have fun while learning we strive to build a creative curriculum. The children enjoy activities which enhance their imagination.

High expectations for behaviour and attendance ensure that the school is a safe place to be. We encourage strong links with our parents and the local community and believe in forging partnerships to enable the school to thrive in all areas. We believe that parents are the first teachers of the children and that, by working together, we can provide children with a great education. We look forward to preparing your child well for their future life and will work closely with you to achieve the best.

At Oldhill the curriculum is designed, planned and taught through our school drivers. We believe that the education we provide should equip the children with the essential skills and inevitably the foundations their futures. Our drivers are that we want our children to have enquiring, creative, independent minds; be good communicators; be good problem solvers; have a healthy future.

Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We celebrate and welcome differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by the teaching of basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values. We constantly provide enhancement opportunities to engage learning and believe that childhood should be a happy, investigative and enquiring time in our lives where there are no limits to curiosity and there is a thirst for new experiences and knowledge.

Vision Statement
To make Oldhill Community School and Children’s Centre a thriving hub that promotes inclusive teaching, learning and achievement within the ethos of mutual respect for all- promoting the motto: ‘Proudly Achieving Together’.

Aims for The Learning Community

• Create an excellent, stimulating learning environment.
• Encourage children to take responsibility for their own learning.
• Work with parents/carers as partners in the learning process.
• Ensure high standards and expectations for all.
• Provide equality within the curriculum so all children reach their full potential.
• Create a hub in the community where we work together to provide better outcomes for families.”
• Encourage inclusion for all

Objectives for Children in The Learning Community

• Encourage lively, enquiring, independent minds
• Develop excellent communication and listening skills.
• Become problem solvers in all aspects of life.
• Develop a deep understanding of literacy and math enabling children to thrive in their daily lives.
• Develop all the skills needed for the children to be able to create and express themselves throughout the curriculum.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle, the feeling of self-worth and well- being.
• Secure a broad knowledge of British values so they can contribute positively to society and develop an appreciation of the local and global community; promoting citizenship.
• Foster ambition and drive to be lifelong learners.