--- title: "Careers" url: "https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers" school: "The Meadows School" --- [![The Meadows School](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/images/logo/logo(1).png)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - - [X](https://twitter.com/TheMeadowsTMS) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYG4XlfiMDaxN2O6TgWEBg/) A− A+ - [Term Dates](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/termdates) - [Contact us](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) - - [Home](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - [Our School](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us) - [Information](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/information) - [News](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/news) - [Careers](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers) - [Curriculum and Teaching](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-overview) - [Families](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/families) - [Staff Area](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/staff) - [Contact Us](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) # Careers Students with special education needs and disabilities often face additional challenges in progressing from school to further learning and work. At The Meadows, the needs of students are met through a specifically designed careers programme across all three pathways to ensure that all students have the same opportunity and access to work and further education. Careers Information and Guidance will: - Be presented in an impartial manner - Include information on the full range of post-16 education or training options, - Promote the best interests of the pupils to whom it is given All of the staff play a role in careers education. Information is presented across the school at an appropriate level for each individual, in order to improve students’ chances of developing an independent life and taking their first steps into jobs and courses. Tina Chance is the dedicated Careers Lead, supported by Ash Furness (Sixth Form Lead and My Independence Bubble Lead). Our SLT link for Careers is Theodora Papaspyrou (Deputy Head Teacher). Please contact the careers lead and/or a member of the team if you require further information: [Tina.Chance@themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk ](mailto:Tina.Chance@themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk%C2%A0?subject=Careers) [Ashley.Furness@themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk](mailto:Ashley.Furness@themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk?subject=Careers) [Theodora.Papaspyrou@themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk](mailto:Theodora.Papaspyrou@themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk?subject=Careers) Sally Stone (Work Related Learning Consultant and Enterprise Co-ordinator) and Michelle Hammond (Connexions) also support our school to implement the programme. ### Compass Reports Compass Report 2025 208 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/2025_Compass_plus_audit.pdf) Compass Report 2024 51 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/compass_report_Dec_2024.pdf) Compass Report 2023 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Compass_plus_report_2023.pdf) Compass Report 2022 124 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Compass_Report_2022-compressed.pdf) Compass Benchmark Tool 208 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Compass_Benchmark_Tool_24-25.pdf) ### Careers Policies Careers Policy 2026-27 149 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Careers_Policy_(1).pdf) Provider Access - 2025 217 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Provider_Access_2025.pdf) Careers Programme - 2025/26 403 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Careers_Programme_2025-26.pdf) ### Careers - [Students](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/students) - [Parents & Carers](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/parents-carers) - [Employers](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/employers) - [Teachers](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/teachers) - [Destinations](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/destinations) - [Work Experience](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/work-experience) - [Connexions Sandwell](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/connexions-sandwell) - [News](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers/news) - [Careers - Parent Questionnaire](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/YTc26kCBX5) ### Useful Links - [Sandwell MBC](http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/) - [Special Educational Needs Magazine](http://www.senmagazine.co.uk/) - [Special Educational Needs Resources (TES)](https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resources-hub/special-educational-needs/) - [Hft – Supporting people with learning disabilities and their families](http://www.hft.org.uk/) - [Educate Against Hate](http://www.educateagainsthate.com/) - [Prevent Duty](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-children-from-radicalisation-the-prevent-duty) ### Contact Us **The Meadows School** Dudley Road East Oldbury Sandwell B69 3BU Tel: 0121 569 7080 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) - [X](https://twitter.com/TheMeadowsTMS) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYG4XlfiMDaxN2O6TgWEBg/) © Copyright 2016–2026 The Meadows School. 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