Our "Building Community" driver is deeply rooted in fostering a strong sense of local pride among our students, while simultaneously broadening their horizons to embrace global perspectives. Nestled near the natural wonders of Dartmoor and Exmoor, our school is ideally situated for students to explore and appreciate the rich geographical and historical tapestry of their immediate environment. This connection to their locality serves as the foundation upon which we build our broader educational aims.

We are committed to educating our students about both local and national issues, encouraging them to become actively involved in community efforts and solutions. This hands-on approach not only deepens their understanding of the challenges facing our society but also empowers them to make a tangible difference.

While we cherish our local roots, we also recognise the immense value in connecting with the wider world. Our Trust has a history of engaging in projects with the British Council and forming educational partnerships across Europe and countries like India. These international collaborations have been instrumental in providing our students with a global perspective, enhancing their understanding of diverse cultures, and fostering a sense of global citizenship.

As we move forward, we continue to seek out and cultivate partnerships that align with our vision of developing well-rounded individuals who are proud of their local heritage and equipped to engage with and contribute to the global community. Through these efforts, we aim to nurture students who are not only knowledgeable about the world but are also motivated to apply their learning in positive and impactful ways.

In summary, our "Building Community" driver is about striking a balance between local engagement and global awareness. By grounding our students in the rich context of their locality and extending their learning to encompass global issues and cultures, we are preparing them to become informed, compassionate, and active global citizens.

 

Knowing what it means to be part of a global community and a responsible global citizens who works for the good of their community, is something of great importance to us at Pilton Bluecoat Academy. Whilst with us, we strive to ensure that our children acquire a depth of knowledge about the world in which they live. Through this we want our pupils to build positive relationships with other children in the UK, Europe and from across the wider world. Teachers from Croatia, Turkey, Portugal and Italy visited our school in Autumn 2022, and our children have established links with the other children in these respective schools in order to see beyond the borders of North Devon.

Our Partner Countries/Schools

• El Penascal School, Segovia, Spain
• Lourdes Central School, Mangalore, India
• Green Valley Primary School, Njeru, Uganda ( British Council Connecting Classrooms Partnership)

 

 

 Global Learning at Pilton Bluecoat

Each year group is currently active in building opportunities within the curriculum to learn more about their partner countries, the culture, traditions and way of life.

2009 to 2023 British Council European Erasmus Projects

Over the past many years the school has successfully led two British Council ERASMUS project with schools from Spain, Finland, Sweden and Italy.   As a result of this work a very successful partnership was formed with El Penascal School in Spain and there will be another visit to this school for 25 children in Autumn 2023.