Led by Janice Harris, Assistant Headteacher for Early Years

Chapter One embraces the philosophy of the Foundation Stage and includes our Nursery (FS1), Reception (FS2) and Year One (FS3) cohorts. All follow the Early Years curriculum with bespoke provision which covers the National Curriculum for Year One through the prime and specific areas. The Characteristics of Effective Learning are embedded in our approach to building children's learning power, ensuring that from the earliest opportunity our pupils develop a positive attitude to their education and are empowered to excel. Children receive continuity of provision and support from the whole Chapter One team until they transition through to Chapter Two.

Led by Karen Blease

Chapter Two builds on the high quality provision in Chapter One and includes our Year Two and Year Three cohorts, thus bridging the Key Stage 1-Key Stage 2 divide. Many schools have found that pupils struggle with the transition to Key Stage 2 and their progress dips. At Bluecoat, pupils across Chapter Two have the opportunity to work and celebrate their learning together, for example, through the Creative Writing Project. PSHE is also a particular focus across Chapter Two as children begin to become more aware of their own wellbeing and their influence on others. Under the leadership of Mathew Harts, the Chapter Two team champion our focus on celebrating diversity and developing a culture of kindness across the school.

Led by Matthew Newall, Deputy Headteacher

The strong provision in previous Chapters ensures that as our pupils move onto Chapter Three, which includes our Year Four, Year Five and Year Six cohorts, they are well prepared to challenge their limitations and explore all the opportunities available to them. Pupils in Chapter Three act as role models and provide support to their younger peers both informally and through a variety of leadership roles including House Captains, Peer Mediators, Librarians, Eco Warriors, Arts Ambassadors and Pupil Council. 

As global citizens of the future, our children have the opportunity to experience the real world through interaction with pupils from our partner schools in Germany, France, Austria and India. They participate in residential visits both locally and further afield, for example, Potsdam and London.