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Ofsted Report 2022
Ofsted inspectors have recognised The Taunton Academy as being “ambitious to raise standards and expectations”, following an inspection at the start of term. In a report published in November 2022 they also describe the newly appointed Acting Headteacher, Lisa Webber, as “passionate about improving the experience for every pupil.”
Read the full story here.
Covid-19
Students who test positive for Covid-19 are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until they feel well enough to return to school and have a negative test result.
When to stay at home if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) and what to do – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Please report any Covid-19 absences on Class Charts or the attendance line: 01823 348201
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Safeguarding
We recognise that keeping our students safe and promoting their well being is of paramount importance and it scaffolds all we do as a school. If you have a safeguarding concern you should contact the school office in the usual way. If you are unable to do this, please email safeguarding@thetauntonacademy.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
You are also welcome to contact our safeguarding lead Jenny Webb during term time. If your concern is urgent, you should consider contacting the emergency services or the Children’s Social Care duty team on 0300 1232224.
Useful Contacts
Somerset Direct 0300 123 2224
The Local Authority Designated Officer: Anthony Goble
Public Concern at Work 020 7404 6609
Childline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk
Keeping Children Safe www.gov.uk
Kooth www.kooth.com
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