Welcome
Safeguarding
In light of the recent government directive, the academy is currently closed to all years apart from the children of key workers or those who are vulnerable. If you have an urgent safeguarding issue, please phone Somerset safeguarding children’s board on 0300 123 2224.
If you are a children’s professional, for example a member of the social care team wishing to speak to a member of staff, please email safeguarding@thetauntonacademy.com and it will be responded to during office hours as soon as possible.
Arrangements for January 2021
Following the latest government announcement, we have now moved to online learning. Full details have been shared in a letter to parents. To see a copy, please go to the latest parent letters.
Current information and guidance can be found on our Coronavirus Latest page.
Covid Testing
If you or your child receive a positive Covid-19 test result please notify reception immediately by telephoning 01823 348200. If this falls outside of school hours, please notify the Head Teacher immediately by emailing JEddy@thetauntonacademy.com
Thank you for your continued support.
Yr 7 Students of Week
Students of the week for year 7 are Mia, Lily, Bethany, and Leo for their consistency in having the right attitude to learning all day, every day!
Yr 8 Students of Week
Congratulations to Eliza and George for consistently impressive work in all lessons this term.
Yr 9 Students of Week
Ryan – For Always showing respect and integrity
Henry – For always trying his best and staying positive
Sam – For his positive attitude and fantastic engagement in DEAR
Harry – For bravely starting art commissions
Wellbeing
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.
If your concern is urgent, you should consider contacting the emergency services or the Children’s Social Care duty team on 03001232224.
At The Taunton Academy, 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 any concerns at all, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads, Jenny Webb, or Tamara Dixon, during term time. Safeguarding policy.
Useful contact numbers/websites:
- Somerset Direct: 0300 123 2224
- The Local Authority Designated Officer: Anthony Goble
- Public Concern at work: 020 7404 6609
- Childline: 0800 1111 – https://www.childline.org.uk/
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
- KCSIE 2020 https://www.gov.uk/
- Kooth – https://www.kooth.com/ Mental Wellbeing
Covid-19 Update
The canteen has now been converted into a Covid testing station. Staff are trained and ready to go, with 75 tests already done last week.


Parents' Information
Parents’ Evenings
Specialist Studies
Year 8 Specialist Studies Parents
2020 Summer Term Curriculum
Remote Learning Curriculum Booklet – Year 7
Remote Learning Curriculum Booklet – Year 8
Remote Learning Curriculum Booklet – Year 9
Remote Learning Curriculum Booklet – Year 10
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Year 7 Transition
For Year 7s joining us in September 2021, information about transition can be found here.
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