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Wednesday 17 June 2026 Blue Coat Named National Secondary School of the Year Silver Winner Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College has been named a Silver Winner in the Making a Difference – Secondary School of the Year category at the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards. Announced on National Thank a Teacher Day, the award places Blue Coat among just six secondary schools nationally to receive this recognition. Often described as the "Oscars of Education", the awards celebrate schools making an exceptional impact on young people and their communities. The school will now progress to the national finals in November, where Gold Award winners will be announced at a ceremony in London and featured on BBC One's The One Show. The achievement recognises Blue Coat's commitment to helping every student flourish through outstanding opportunities, strong partnerships and a culture of aspiration, service and care.
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Thursday 4 June 2026 Blue Coat celebrates Gold Award for global citizenship Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College has been awarded Gold status in Christian Aid’s Global Neighbours programme, recognising its outstanding commitment to global citizenship, social justice and courageous advocacy. Through initiatives including Interfaith Week, Refugee Week, Human Rights Day and an international partnership with a school in India, students have explored global issues and taken meaningful action to make a difference. The prestigious award celebrates schools that help young people understand global poverty, develop empathy and become active citizens working towards a fairer world. Blue Coat’s achievement reflects the dedication of students and staff in creating positive change locally and globally.
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Wednesday 6 May 2026 Blue Coat Hosts Inspiring National Secondary Leaders Network Event Last week, Blue Coat CofE School Coventry proudly hosted the National Secondary Leaders Network, bringing together young leaders, adult leaders, chaplains and education partners from across the country for an inspiring day focused on hope, community and pupil leadership. Centred around the theme *Inclusive Community: Becoming Beacons in Your Community*, the event featured reflective worship, leadership workshops, keynote speakers and student led discussions exploring reconciliation, inclusion, faith and civic action. Hosted in partnership with the National Society for Education and leading national organisations, the event empowered students to share their voices, lead with confidence and inspire positive change within their schools and communities. Staff and pupils alike left feeling inspired, energised and hopeful for the future.
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Friday 27 March 2026 Blue Coat Easter Service Celebrated with Special Guests and Civic Recognition Today, Blue Coat marked its much-loved annual Easter Service with a truly memorable celebration, bringing together students, staff and distinguished guests.
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Friday 27 March 2026 Celebrating 25 Years of Dedication at Blue Coat School This week, we were delighted to invite all staff to a special gathering to celebrate Tracey Simmons and her remarkable contribution to Blue Coat School.
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Thursday 5 March 2026 Blue Coat hosts third annual Iftar celebrating unity, faith and community We recently welcomed students, staff, community partners and guests for its third annual Iftar event, bringing people together to celebrate Ramadan and the values of unity, respect and community cohesion.
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