Blue Coat Academy

Safeguarding at Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Rooted in our values of Wisdom, Endurance, Service, Kindness, and Hope our safeguarding mission is to protect every child in our care and create a safe, nurturing inclusive environment. We celebrate our diverse community where every student is valued, protected, and empowered to thrive regardless of faith, culture, ability or background. At Blue Coat C.E. Academy we share our family ethos across the whole school and place our young people at the centre of all that we do, encouraging and supporting them to flourish despite any barriers they may face. We are committed to creating a rights respecting environment where the welfare and safety of every child is at the centre of our practice. Through a culture of respect, professional curiosity and partnership, we work together to enable our students to reach their full potential.

Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mrs N Pritchard, Miss Webley, Miss Gunnell and Miss Phipps.

Designated Teacher for Looked After Children: Ms Bartolo

SENCO: Mrs K Pritchard

For Safeguarding Enquiries: cp@bluecoatacademy.org

For Pastoral Enquiries: pastoral@bluecoatacademy.org

For SEN Enquiries: SEND@bluecoatacademy.org

SHARP System: To report concerns anonymously to staff in school https://bluecoats.thesharpsystem.com/

Link to Student Support Fund: https://www.bluecoatacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Student-Support-Fund-Application-Form-2025-26.docx

Application for Free School Meals and information regarding Local Food Banks: https://www.bluecoatacademy.org/free-school-meals/

Sixth form Bursary: https://www.bluecoatacademy.org/sixth-form/

Internal Referral – provides access to a range of support including ELSA, Welfare support Coach, Behaviour Intervention Lead, Social Skills support, Literacy and Mathematical support and Sensory assessments.