--- title: "Key Parent Information" url: "https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/information/key-parent-information" 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) # Key Parent Information Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is the Admissions Authority for The Meadows School. All admissions to The Meadows School are as a result of SMBC determining that this is the most appropriate educational provision. Students are accepted who have a Education & Health Care Plan (EHCP)/Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) agreed by SMBC which specifies Complex, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Parents/guardians/carers involved with the process of statementing will have had the opportunity to visit the school prior to their child being admitted. Students are accepted into The Meadows School throughout the year. We provide education for pupils deemed to have the following: - Complex, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Autism - Profound and Multiple Difficulties and Autism - Profound/Severe Learning Difficulties and Autism - Severe Learning Difficulties with Physical and Sensory Disabilities - Severe Learning Difficulties The school is officially designated for 140 pupils on roll plus Sixth Form. Inclusion or **[admission](http://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/information/key-parent-information/transitions-key-information)** to The Meadows School’s Sixth Form provision will be arranged with parents/guardians/carers and the school/SMBC through the Transitional and EHCP/Annual Review Processes with an agreement by the **[SMBC Special Educational Needs Service](http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200326/special_educational_needs_and_disabilities_send/340/education_-_special_educational_needs)**. Click [HERE](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/files/Admission-Booklet-2016-17.pdf) to download the Sandwell Schools Admissions Booklet. **Enquiries?** If you have any queries, please contact the office on 0121 569 7080 who will be happy to answer your questions. ### 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. All rights reserved.