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Primary Schools

Primary school sessions at the Bluecoat usually focus on either the gallery or the heritage of this fascinating building. Gallery sessions include a guided tour of our current exhibition followed by use of one of our spaces for teacher-led activities. A choice of resources are available and materials will be provided. Resources are themed around listening, exploring vocabulary, colours, numeracy and different ways of thinking. They will help you use the galleries and the building itself as a resource for curriculum-related activities.

Image from Traces, by Geraldine Pilgrim, photographed by Sharon Mutch

Pupils from Sutton Manor Primary School, St Helens

Heritage sessions involve a trail around the building with special worksheets. This is usually followed by a session using our giant chest full of puppets, props and costumes. These can be used by the class to bring alive a specially written poem about the Bluecoat. This can then be used as a stimulus for creative writing or artwork.

One of our team will work with you in advance to plan your visit and select from our set of resources. You can add a 2 hour session with an artist from our experienced team for an additional £100. The resources are adaptable for use with different key stages.

To discuss a primary session please contact Laura Pilgrim; laura.pilgrim@thebluecoat.org.uk 0151 702 7761.

Our Read 2011: The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell Boyce with photographs by Carl Hunter

For Our Read 2011 the Bluecoat is working with The Reader Organisation to create a package for schools. This includes a free class set of the ‘Our Read’ book for 2011, The Unforgotten Coat, along with free teaching resources and author events.

To find out more please download our Teachers’ Information, Teachers’ Resources Set One, Schools’ Form and A Different Perspective Photo Resource (available as a powerpoint presentation).