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'''The Blue Coat School''' is a [[preparatory school (UK)|preparatory school]] in [[Birmingham]], [[England]] for children ages 2-11. The school was founded in 1722.<ref>http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk</ref> In 1930,<ref>http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk/visitors/theschool/Inspection-reports_assets/ISI%20Inspection%20Report%202007.pdf Inspection report</ref> |
'''The Blue Coat School''' is a [[preparatory school (UK)|preparatory school]] in [[Birmingham]], [[England]] for children ages 2-11. The school was founded in 1722.<ref>http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk</ref> In 1930,<ref>http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk/visitors/theschool/Inspection-reports_assets/ISI%20Inspection%20Report%202007.pdf Inspection report</ref> The school had moved from the northeast corner of St. Philip's Square to its current location (Somerset Road) on the border between [[Edgbaston]] and [[Harborne]]. The school has 15 acres of gardens and playing fields. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The school was founded as a charity school under the guidance of Reverend William Higgs, [[Rector]] of St Philip's Church, now [[St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham|Birmingham Cathedral]].<ref>http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk/template.asp?page=62 Blue Coat School History</ref> The school started out with children ages 9–14 |
The school was founded as a charity school under the guidance of Reverend William Higgs, [[Rector]] of St Philip's Church, now [[St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham|Birmingham Cathedral]].<ref>http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk/template.asp?page=62 Blue Coat School History</ref> The school started out with children ages 9–14 from poor families; 32 boys and 20 girls were clothed, fed, and educated.<ref>http://billdargue.jimdo.com/william-dargue-s-history-of-birmingham-on-your-doorstep/ Dargue's History of Birmingham</ref> |
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During the 1880s, the older boys were instructed in phonology by [[Marie Bethell Beauclerc]], an influential pioneer in the teaching of shorthand.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} |
During the 1880s, the older boys were instructed in phonology by [[Marie Bethell Beauclerc]], an influential pioneer in the teaching of shorthand.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} |
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| The Blue Coat School | |
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| Address | |
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528805 Somerset Road , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent School |
| Motto | Grow In Grace |
| Established | 1722 |
| Headmaster | A D J Browning |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 2 to 11 |
| Enrollment | c.550 |
| Website | http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk/ |
The Blue Coat School is a preparatory school in Birmingham, England for children ages 2-11. The school was founded in 1722.[1] In 1930,[2] The school had moved from the northeast corner of St. Philip's Square to its current location (Somerset Road) on the border between Edgbaston and Harborne. The school has 15 acres of gardens and playing fields.
History
The school was founded as a charity school under the guidance of Reverend William Higgs, Rector of St Philip's Church, now Birmingham Cathedral.[3] The school started out with children ages 9–14 from poor families; 32 boys and 20 girls were clothed, fed, and educated.[4]
During the 1880s, the older boys were instructed in phonology by Marie Bethell Beauclerc, an influential pioneer in the teaching of shorthand.[citation needed]
A former teacher and boarding house member of staff, Gavin Inches, resigned due to child pornography charges and was later re-arrested.[5]
External links
References
- ^ http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk
- ^ http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk/visitors/theschool/Inspection-reports_assets/ISI%20Inspection%20Report%202007.pdf Inspection report
- ^ http://www.bluecoat.bham.sch.uk/template.asp?page=62 Blue Coat School History
- ^ http://billdargue.jimdo.com/william-dargue-s-history-of-birmingham-on-your-doorstep/ Dargue's History of Birmingham
- ^ Birmingham Mail
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