--- title: "Head Teacher’s Welcome" url: "https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/headteacher-s-welcome" school: "The Meadows School" --- [![The Meadows School](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/images/logo/logo(1).png)](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - - [X](https://twitter.com/TheMeadowsTMS) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYG4XlfiMDaxN2O6TgWEBg/) A− A+ - [Term Dates](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/termdates) - [Contact us](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) - - [Home](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - [Our School](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us) - [Information](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/information) - [News](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/news) - [Careers](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers) - [Curriculum and Teaching](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-overview) - [Families](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/families) - [Staff Area](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/staff) - [Contact Us](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) # Head Teacher’s Welcome It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to The Meadows School, a specialist provision for students aged 11–19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. At The Meadows School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve their full potential. Through a personalised approach to education, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum with pathways tailored to individual needs, strengths and aspirations. As our school continues to grow, we now operate across two sites, each designed to support the diverse needs of our students. Our Dudley Road East site in Oldbury is tailored towards students with more complex and profound needs, while our Connor Road site in West Bromwich is more suited to students with moderate needs. Across both sites, our shared commitment is to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student feels valued and supported. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff maintain small class sizes and high staffing ratios, ensuring that individual needs are met and progress is maximised. We have high expectations for all our students and celebrate every achievement, recognising that success is different for everyone. Alongside academic learning, we place great importance on wellbeing, communication, independence and preparation for adulthood. Through meaningful learning experiences, specialist resources and opportunities within the wider community, we encourage our students to develop confidence, build relationships and realise their potential. We recognise that strong partnerships with families, carers, external professionals and our wider community are essential to achieving the best outcomes. We are committed to working collaboratively, listening to feedback and continually improving the provision we offer. We are incredibly proud of our students, our dedicated staff and the community we continue to build. Our ambition is for every student to make meaningful progress, develop greater independence and feel prepared for the next stage of their journey. Thank you for visiting our website. I hope it gives you a valuable insight into life at The Meadows School. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact our main office. We would be delighted to welcome you. **James Horspool** **Head Teacher** ### Our School - [Head Teacher’s Welcome](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/headteacher-s-welcome) - [School Value & Vision](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/school-value-vision) - [British Values](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/british-values) - [Meet the Governors](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/meet-the-governors) - [Staff List](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/staff-list) - [Ofsted](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/ofsted) - [School Day](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/school-day) - [Vacancies](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/job-vacancies) - [FAQs](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/faqs) - [Public Sector Equality](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us/public-sector-equality-policy) ### [Latest News](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/news) 10 November 2026 [![Image of Coffee Morning - 03/12/26 9:30 am to 11 am @ Connor Road Site](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/imagecache/750x480c/news/1000095746_(2).jpg)](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/news/2026-11-10-coffee-morning-03-12-26-9-30-am-to-11-am-connor-road-site) #### [Coffee Morning - 03/12/26 9:30 am to 11 am @ Connor Road Site](https://themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/news/2026-11-10-coffee-morning-03-12-26-9-30-am-to-11-am-connor-road-site) ### 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://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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