Taunton Opportunity Group (TOG) is a well-established registered charity, set up in 1973. We are situated within Wooden Spoon House which is located on the same site as Wellsprings Primary School in Priorswood, Taunton. Our charitable object is to provide a safe and satisfying group experience and play for the advancement of the education of children with special needs and other children under statutory school age. Our charitable mission is to help children realise their potential.

Our staff are level 3 qualified in early years childcare development and are highly skilled in supporting children with a wide range of additional needs, including complex medical and physical needs. We use a Somerset total communication approach which includes signing and the use of photos and provide a stimulating environment, planning for each child’s individual needs in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are lucky enough to have recruited two new apprentices in September 2023 and we have a dedicated team of playroom volunteers. We have students on placements with us throughout the year. All our students have their suitability verified by their college or school, and are supervised during their placement by our Manager.

Mary Allen

Play Leader