S T C A H O O C O L E U L For all admissions-related enquiries and information about current B B I R E M Rated “Excellent” in all areas by the H I N T G availability of places please contact the Admissions Office. H A 2 2 M 7 Independent Schools Inspectorate (May 2017) 1 T: 0121 410 6807 E: [email protected] S T C A H O O C O E L U L B B I R E M H I N T G H 2 A 2 M 7 1 The Blue Coat School, Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B17 0HR Registered Charity No. 1152244 T: 0121 410 6800 (Reception) E: [email protected] W: thebluecoatschool.com Further Information Booklet 2017 - 2018 Twitter: @bcsbirmingham Facebook: @bluecoatbirmingham Our Vision Statement The Blue Coat School – providing outstanding educational opportunities for every child to thrive, developing confidence, ability and intellect within a caring Christian environment. Outstanding educational opportunities • Furnished by well-resourced facilities for enjoyable, imaginative learning • Fostered by an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-qualified staff • Offered through a broad, balanced and forward-looking curriculum with effective Contents use of ICT • Provided by a wide range of musical, sporting and other creative activities Vision Statement ........................................2 Curriculum Summary .............................3 For every child to thrive Staff List............................................................4 • Understanding the child’s perspective and responding to individual needs School Policies .............................................6 Term Dates 2017-2018 ........................6 • Offering opportunities to flourish 2017 Academic Results at 11+ ........7 • Providing care, encouragement and support on an individual basis Scale of Fees & Charges .......................8 • Celebrating effort, progress and achievement Admissions Procedure ........................10 Assisted Places ......................................10 Within a caring Christian environment Admissions Dates 2017-2018 ........10 • Building a secure, positive community in which everyone is valued and appreciated • Exploring and understanding faith in God • Developing an awareness of the needs of the wider world • Learning to ‘Grow in Grace’ 02 I THE BLUE COAT SCHOOL Noel Neeson | Headmaster Curriculum Summary At The Blue Coat School we pride ourselves on providing a stimulating curriculum that promotes In Key Stage 1 the children are taught by their Class Teacher with support from the Teaching Assistants. each child’s learning, personal growth and development. The children are encouraged to develop their Subjects are taught discretely in mixed-ability groups; children requiring additional support in literacy and knowledge and skills as they become independent learners. They learn to work together and co-operate numeracy are sometimes taught in small groups. Daily English and Maths lessons are complemented each with each other to emerge as positive, responsible people; and their creativity is fostered through a wide week by lessons in Humanities, Religious Education, Computing, Personal, Social, Health and Economic range of curricular and co-curricular activities. The positive values and attitudes the children learn are Education, Creative Arts, Music, PE, Games and Swimming. integral to the curriculum. Thus they acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to be able to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Within Key Stage 1 the children are offered exciting opportunities across a broad range of academic, creative, sporting and social activities. They acquire new knowledge, grasp new concepts and progress Lessons in the classroom are regularly enhanced by historical theme days, such as Toys, Great Fire of according to their ability, so increasing their understanding and developing their skills in the subjects taught London, Greeks, Romans and Victorians; Shakespearean workshops; puzzle days, and workshops with visiting artists and authors. These are complemented by outings, geography field trips, and visits to such Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) places as Stratford-upon-Avon and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Residential trips are introduced from In Prep, we ensure that the curriculum is compelling, varied and accessible – our aim is that the children Year 3 upwards, culminating in the annual Year 6 French trip. should look forward to their lessons! Maths and English are at the top of the agenda, taught by dedicated and enthusiastic members of staff, who prepare the children for their schooling beyond Year 6. With Early Years Foundation Stage (Ages 2-5) specialist teaching starting in Year 3 for PE/Games, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Music and Buttons Nursery, Transition and Reception classes form the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The French, pupils benefit from excellent subject knowledge and high standards. Computing, Science, statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017) and the non-statutory guidance Early Humanities, Religious Education and Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education complete the Years Outcomes (2013) underpin the curriculum for the children in this age group. curricular picture. Small classes ensure that every child can thrive, and those with particular areas of academic strength can be challenged appropriately. Seven areas of learning and development shape the educational programmes for children in the EYFS. The prime areas are Communication and Language, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional We place great importance on Music, Art, Sport and Drama: every child has the opportunity to take Development. These prime areas are strengthened and applied through the four specific areas: Literacy, part in concerts, exhibitions, matches and musicals. Recent productions, always immensely enjoyed, have Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. included Shakespeare Rocks and Curiouser and Curiouser. All these areas of learning and development are important and are interconnected. They are particularly A dynamic Friday afternoon Enrichment Programme allows the senior children a chance to broaden their crucial in igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to horizons and stretch their minds. Thinking, Exploring and Doing (TED) topics include a choice of practical persevere, form relationships and thrive. For the children in the Early Years Foundation Stage a happy and and sporting activities such as Debating, Philosophy, Team-building, Forest School, Gardening and Tennis. engaging environment is created, with activities planned to meet the particular needs and interests of each child. In Prep the children are taught not only the wide range of academic subjects but also the behaviour and values needed for lifelong learning – independence, co-operation, critical thinking and perseverance. Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7) As they get older they are given greater responsibility and, importantly, are taught how best to use it. A broad and balanced curriculum, which meets and exceeds national guidelines, is designed to meet Application and endeavour are highly prized, as they will be the keys to success in later life. the needs of this age group and to establish a firm structure upon which future learning can be built. Within small classes, each child’s talents are identified and developed: a spirit of enquiry is fostered, and imagination and creativity flourish. THE BLUE COAT SCHOOL I 03 Governors, Teaching and Support Staff Governors Senior Leadership Team Year Group Co-ordinators (Prep) Headmaster President Year 6, Form Tutor 6G Miss A J Green, BSc PGCE Mr N G Neeson, BEd NPQH Rt Revd David Urquhart, Lord Bishop of Birmingham Year 5, Form Tutor 5B Mrs B A Burns, MA H.Dip Ed BA Mod Head of Pre-Prep, Lead DSL Governors Year 4, Form Tutor 4J Mrs L E James, BA (Ed) Mrs E H Andrews, BA PGCE Year 3, Form Tutor 3S Mrs E Stockton, BA PGCE Chair Deputy Head Co-Curricular Heads of Department (Prep) Mr B H Singleton, LLB Mr R J Newman, BA PGCE Assistant Head Academic Development Vice Chair Deputy Head Academic Miss R A Patel, MA PGCE Mr M H Dyke, BA Mrs T A Palmeri, BEd Head of Art and Design Mr M Abraham, BEd Deputy Head Pre-Prep Mrs N J Lambert-Green, BA QTS Mrs E J Cook, BA Mrs H R West, BA PGCE Mr M J Cotter, FRICS Deputy Head Pastoral Head of Boys’ Games Dr L M Evans, MBChB RCGP Mr T I Wurr, BA PGCE Mr R G Davies, BA PGCE Mrs K Gilmore Executive Management Team Head of Design and Technology Mr W G S Hordern, MBE MA Headmaster Mrs J C Lynn, RGN PGCE Ms M C Kitto, BEd Hon Fellow NSEAD Head of English, Form Tutor 5A Mrs A K Poole BA Mr N G Neeson, BEd NPQH Head of Pre-Prep Mrs R Ayub, LLB PGCE Mr S M Raine, FCA BSocSci Dr E N Rees, MBChB FRCPath Mrs E H Andrews, BA PGCE Head of French Mrs P Thomas, BA Bursar Mrs C H E Newman, MA PGCE Revd N Tucker, BSc MTh To be appointed Head of Humanities, Form Tutor 4B Dean of St Philip’s Cathedral TBA Chair of Governors Mrs S S Barnes BA PGCE Mr B H Singleton, LLB Director of ICT Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, you can do so via Director of External Relations Mr N C Hill, BMus FTCL DipRCM PGCE the School in writing, by telephone or by email as follows: Mrs J S Dredger, BA Head of Mathematics, Form Tutor 5S House Heads (Prep) Mr B H Singleton LLB Mrs K N Simmons, BSc PGCE Chair of Governors St George’s House (Boys), Form Tutor 6H Director of Music The Blue Coat School, Somerset Road, Edgbaston Mr N C Hill, BMus FTCL DipRCM PGCE Mr J E Nicklin, BA (Ed) Birmingham,