To provide exceptional learning opportunities for every child
As a leading independent school in Birmingham, here at The Blue Coat School, learning success is defined as fostering lifelong skills, ensuring each child reaches their potential.
We are committed to ensuring that our curriculum, extra-curricular program and facilities are accessible to all our pupils. Every pupil has the opportunity to learn and make progress. Quality first teaching enables all pupils to acquire new knowledge, increase understanding, develop skills and make good progress, according to their ability. All pupils are supported day-to-day, and some may require additional resources and interventions to help unlock their potential. Teachers adapt their input, tasks and feedback to suit pupils’ needs, incorporating multi-sensory approaches into lessons.
There is a clear process to identify and meet the needs of pupils. We take a proactive approach to identifying needs and ensure a strategic, comprehensive and inclusive approach. Pupil progress is tracked regularly so we are able to identify any concerns promptly and provide appropriate intervention as necessary. Partnership with parents is key to ensure pupils’ progress is on a positive trajectory. Regular training is provided to all teachers and teaching assistants to ensure all staff remain upskilled and prepared to meet a variety of needs.
Support and interventions are provided as required. interventions are bespoke to each pupil’s needs and can include small group work with teachers, teaching assistants or SENCos. These typically address specific recommendations from the pupil’s educational or medical report.
Further details of provision for the welfare and education of children with learning support or special educational needs are set out in the Policy for Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Mrs N Ashman
Director of Learning Success
Mrs R Hitchins
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Ms R PatelÂ
Director of Able, Gifted and Talented & Acting Chair of the School’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group
Miss E Huang
EAL Specialist (Maternity Cover)
We celebrate the fact that many pupils speak many languages. English is best learnt through the curriculum and our EAL pupils are encouraged to play a full part in class activities, accessing a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
Should it be needed, we can also offer support for pupils with English as an Additional Language through our EAL Support Teacher.Â
At The Blue Coat School, we are dedicated to nurturing the unique talents and abilities of our gifted and talented students. Our curriculum, enriched learning opportunities, and personalised support ensure that learning is limitless and fosters a stimulating environment where excellence is celebrated and encouraged.
Further details on the Able, Gifted and Talent Programme can be found in the School’s Able, Gifted and Talented Policy.
