A FORMER teacher jailed for sexually abusing a number of children at Bracknell's Garth Hill School has lodged an appeal to reduce his time behind bars.

Graham Tattersall, who worked at the school between 1979 and 1991, was jailed for 12 years after being convicted of twelve sexual offences in November 2020.

But the 68-year-old, formerly of Church Street, Windsor, will appear at the Court of Appeal next week in the hope of reducing his prison sentence.

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A hearing date has been set for October 14 -- which is the date of birth of the convicted sex offender.

Tattersall sexually assaulted girls aged between 12 and 16 years old during his time at Garth Hill School.

Graham Tattersall. Image via TVP

Graham Tattersall. Image via TVP

During a seven-day trial in October 2020, Reading Crown Court heard how attacks happened in classrooms at the school, at his former home address, and in his car when he was meant to be dropping children home.

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Thames Valley Police said the offences came to light when a victim reported an historic assault to officers in 2017.

During the investigation, Thames Valley Police appealed for information and a number of other victims came forward.

Tattersall was arrested in July 2018, and charged in January 17, 2020.

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Speaking in November 2002, TVP officer Alethea Cox, said: “Tattersall offended against children at various points between 1979 and 1991, and this was while he was in a position of trust as a teacher at the school.”