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Foxes Academy
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Minehead TA24 5TY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Career Advice and Guidance: All students receive useful impartial careers advice and guidance from external providers .
Policies and Procedures: Staff are well trained in safeguarding, and designated leads are appropriately trained .
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Students know how to report concerns, which are followed up quickly with appropriate support .
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Students enjoy an extensive offer of enrichment, such as drama and mindfulness clubs .
Work Experience/Internships: Students participate in internal work experience placements and many take part in external placements .
Academic Performance: Students put their skills and knowledge into practice effectively, particularly in the college鈥檚 hotel .
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students exhibit exemplary behaviours and positive attitudes to learning and work .
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Students confidently use new skills learned by following the curriculum and are proud of their progress .
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers have built mutually respectful relationships but lack expertise in teaching specific subjects like English and math .
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Purposeful lesson observations and regular reviews help in improving the teaching quality .
STEM Facilities: Students gain work experience in the college鈥檚 hotel and catering truck but there are limited opportunities beyond hospitality .
School Culture and Ethos: An atmosphere of respect, teamwork, and positive attitudes fosters a strong community .
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Foxes Academy is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Somerset, South West.
from age 16-25 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |