FOXES Academy held its end of term Christmas celebrations and awards ceremony at Butlin’s, Minehead, on Thursday, December 15.

The event was hosted by principal Tracey Clare-Gray, supported by directors Sue Jenkins and Maureen Tyler-Moore.

Tracey presented awards to the academy’s outstanding learners including best newcomer Stephen Lethaby, 17, who lives in Taunton and is affected by hydrocephalus and associated speech and language difficulties.

The most outstanding learner was Harry Dawson, 21, who has overcome the many challenges of his cerebral palsy to pursue his dream to become a chef once he graduates from Foxes Academy.

Katie Brennan, 21, who has Down’s syndrome, and Miranda Bentley, 20, who has global development delay, were second and third, respectively, in the outstanding learners category.