The Meadows School is one of Sandwell's four special schools and caters to pupils aged 11-19, Our school meets the needs of students with complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties, associated communication and language difficulties and challenging behaviours. Many of our students also have acute medical needs. Since 2003, the school has continued to provide for students with a wide range of needs including physical disabilities, autism, sensory impairment, and complex medical needs. The Meadows School is a student-centred, family school where we see all students as individuals. All staff recognise and reward individual achievement and progress. We actively encourage student independence and making purposeful choices. The Meadows School has a commitment and responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all learners regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage or religious belief, sexual orientation or identity. We have a strong commitment to exceptional safeguarding practice. We will seek to safeguard all learners by: We continually review our policies, practices and procedures; we provide opportunities for education, advice and support for students. We are developing provision across all areas of the school to meet the needs and to provide the best possible outcomes for the students of The Meadows School.