--- title: "Achievement at the Meadows" url: "https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/achievement-at-the-meadows" 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) # Achievement at the Meadows ![](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/images/images/Meadows_Logo_1.png) **Achievement at The Meadows** At The Meadows School, achievement means more than academic outcomes. It reflects our commitment to personalised learning, inclusive practice, and holistic development, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed in ways that are meaningful to them. Understanding each pupil’s starting point is the foundation of effective teaching and personalised learning at The Meadows School. This ensures that every child’s education begins from an accurate understanding of their strengths, needs, and potential, allowing us to plan meaningful, aspirational next steps. Our approach combines observation, professional collaboration, and specialist assessment to build a holistic picture of each learner. This process helps us tailor teaching, therapy, and care to support engagement, progress, and well-being from the moment pupils join the school. For further information on how we assess student starting points at The Meadows School, please see below: Identifying Student Starting Points at The Meadows School 438 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Identifying_Student_Starting_Points_at_The_Meadows_School.pdf) Click on the poster below to explore, at a glance, how we understand pupil's starting points and support each pupil's learning journey: [![](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/images/images/Pupils-_Starting_Points.png)](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/images/images/Pupils-_Starting_Points.png) **How We Assess Progress** Progress is measured through Personal Learning Goals (PLGs), which are linked to EHCP outcomes and cover: - Communication and Interaction - Social and Emotional Wellbeing - Cognition and Learning - Physical and Sensory Needs - Independence and Life Skills We also use our Meadows Frameworks and Skill Maps to track progress in core subjects, providing consistency across curriculum pathways. **Assessment Across Pathways** Because our learners have diverse needs, we adapt assessment approaches across each pathway: - **Engagement for Life (PMLD)**: Progress assessed using PLGs, Routes for Learning, adapted MAPP, and the Engagement Model, ensuring a holistic approach. - **Foundations for Life (Complex ASC/SLD)**: Progress tracked through PLGs and curriculum targets, using a developmental scale (Emerging, Emerging +, Developing, Developing+, Secure, Generalised) - **Learning for Life (SLD) and Options for Life (MLD)**: Consistent use of PLGs and curriculum targets, with the same developmental scale applied. - **Transition for Life (Sixth Form)**: Combination of accredited courses (where appropriate) and PLGs, with a strong focus on preparation for adulthood. **Qualifications and Accreditations (Key Stage 5)** While we do not offer GCSEs, our curriculum provides a wide range of accredited courses that celebrate achievement and prepare pupils for adulthood. ASDAN Life Skills Challenge (LSC): WTE1, Entry 1- Entry 3 and Level 1; real-life, functional learning. [ASDAN Website/ Life Skills Challenge](https://www.asdan.org.uk/lsc) - ASDAN Personal and Social Development (PSD): Entry 1– Entry 3 and Level 1; focuses on self-awareness, relationships, and community participation. [ASDAN Website/Personal and Social Development (PSD)](https://www.asdan.org.uk/personal-and-social-development/) Pupils in the Engagement for Life pathway do not follow accredited courses but their progress and achievements are captured through holistic and personalised assessment. **Evidence for Learning (EfL)** ![A logo with colorful circles AI-generated content may be incorrect.](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/images/pages/f1dbf3c48ae63b9132f5d682bb7567a1.png) EfL is our central platform for capturing and sharing pupil progress. Staff record evidence such as photos, videos, and observations linked to PLGs. This enables: - Clear alignment between daily learning and long-term goals. - A shared understanding between teachers, therapists, and families. - Celebration of personal milestones, however small. Evidence for Learning Annotation Guide 195 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/files/documents/Evidence_for_Learning_Annotation_Guide.pdf) **Assessment Data** **[Key Stage 5 Year 14 Results 2024–25](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/files/documents/Key_Stage_5_Data_24-25.pdf)** **[Key Stage 5 Year 14 Results 2023-24](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/files/documents/Key_Stage_5_Data_-_23.24.pdf)** Assessment of student progress provides information about attainment for teachers, students, parents and other agencies. It is an integral part of the learning and teaching process. Our policy is to support and motivate students through assessment for learning by: - Focusing on how students learn - Promoting commitment to learning goals and a shared understanding of assessment criteria - Generating reliable data which is able to provide a framework for student support - Facilitating the monitoring and tracking of student progress - Providing students with constructive guidance about how to improve - Involving students as active partners in their own learning **Statutory Performance Information** For official information on The Meadows School — including performance, workforce, finance, and Ofsted inspection outcomes — please visit: **[The Meadows School – GOV.UK Compare School and College Performance](https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/132231/the-meadows-school)** ### Curriculum and Teaching - [Curriculum Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-overview) - [Pathway Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/pathway-overview) - [Curriculum Bubbles Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-bubbles-overview) - [PHSE and RSHE](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/pshe-rhse) - [Religious Education](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/religious-education-re) - [Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/rights-respecting-schools-award-rrsa) - [SMSC, British Values & Cultural Capital](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/smsc-british-values-cultural-captial) - [Phonics and Reading](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/phonics-reading) - [Achievement at the Meadows](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/achievement-at-the-meadows) - [Continuing Professional Development (CPD)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/continuing-professional-development) - [Multi Agency Collaboration](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/multi-agency-collaboration) - [Supporting Learning for Pupils Unable to Attend School](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/supporting-learning-for-pupils-unable-to-attend-school) - [Equality and Protected Characteristics](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/equality-protected-characteristics) ### 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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