Information for parents, guardians and carers
information for PARENTS, GUARDIANS & CARERS
This page contains useful information for parents, guardians and carers around their young person’s journey at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College.
Progress reviews
Progress Reviews will give you an up-to-date account of how your child is progressing at college. Please do take the time to read your child’s Progress Review before attending our Parents’ Evening so that you can come prepared with any questions. To access this, click on the Parent Portal link at the top of the page. Here is a written guide on how to access Parent Portal.
Getting involved in your young person’s education
We want to keep you well informed about your young person’s progress at college. There are many ways in which you can engage with us or be kept up to date, including:
Pro Portal
Our online records management system gives you access to your young person’s timetable, attendance, exam timetable, progress reviews, working at grades, personal learning plan and gradebook.
Parent Portal
Please watch this video about the parent portal to see how it works.
Website
On our website you can access information about term dates.
Parent Guide
Our comprehensive guide for parents, guardians and carers will give you more information about a student’s time at the college and how you can get involved in their education.
How we communicate with you
During your young person’s time at college we will keep in contact with you via various methods, so be sure to keep your contact details up to date so we can keep you informed via post, phone and email.
You will receive in-year news and updates to keep you up-to-date about any opportunities and important dates, and we will always keep you informed about your young person’s progress and attendance.
If you wish to speak to us, please email Email@richardtaunton.ac.uk or call on 02380 511811 for General Enquiries/Reception or 02380 514777 for Student Admin/Absence.
Internet safety links
Keeping students safe online is a top priority for us. As part of our commitment to student welfare, we’ve added, in June 2025, some new resources on this page to help you keep your child safe online. These links connect you to trusted expert advice – from managing privacy settings and parental controls, to talking with your child about cyberbullying and other online issues. We encourage you to explore these resources and use them to support your child in enjoying the internet safely and responsibly.
NSPCC
The NSPCC has this online safety page with tools and advice for how to keep families safe.
Thinkuknow for parents and carers
CEOP’s Thinkuknow Parents and Carers site features advice to help keep children safe online, and to deal with any problems that crop up.
Internet Matters
Internet Matters is an industry backed website with internet safety resources for parents.
Parent Zone
Parent Zone has lots of articles, videos and advice for parents looking to support their children online.
YoungMinds
The YoungMinds parents’ helpline is for anyone who is concerned about the wellbeing of a child or young person.
Click
If you have been a victim of online abuse or you’re worried about somebody else, you can report it to CEOP securely.
Childline
If you are being bullied, or you are not ready to make a report to CEOP, you can talk to Childline anonymously online or on the phone – No worry is too big or too small.
Be Internet Awesome
The Be Internet Awesome Family Guide gives families the tools and resources to learn about online safety and citizenship at home.
Safer Internet Centre
UK Safer Internet Centre is a partnership of three leading charities with a mission to make the internet a better place for children and young people.
Educate Against the Hate
Anyone can be vulnerable to extremism and radicalisation, but children are particularly at risk. This Educate Against Hate website provides practical advice, support and resources to help protect children from extremism and radicalisation.