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The Meadows Sports College

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Sandwell Off Site Learning Directory 2009/2010

The Meadows Sports College

Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU

Tel : 0121 569 7080

Fax : 0121 569 7081

E-Mail : headteacher@themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Web : www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Contacts

Mr Gordon Phillips Principal

Introduction

Meadows Sport College tailor their courses to suit the individual needs of students and are proud of their links with colleges and business providers. In the further Education Centre, 16+ students learn skills which will prepare them for adult life. We at the Meadows Sports College aim to unlock and develop the hidden talents in every student.

Facilities

Purpose-built gym
All-weather pitches
Food technology room
Multi-sensory suite
Soft gym
Interactive Whiteboards
Multi-sensory suite
Specialist rooms with facilities suited for the needs of individual students
Hydrotherapy pool
Art and Design facilities
Multi agency room
ICT suite
Minibuses
Medical rooms
Networked touch screen/broadband connected computers
Garden beds for planting
1st point Purpose-built gym, Health and Fitness Suite
SAQ markings on playgrounds
Outdoor adventure area
Outdoor wheelchair equipment area
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Resource / Physiotherapy Room

Opportunities

Celebration of achievements of students through prize giving event
Dance and drama groups
Chance for students to meet and work with artists
Links with outdoor facilities, e.g. Malthouse
Sporting event and swimming galas
Short term residential experiences
Accreditation tailored to meet needs
Coaches in school

Support

Mulit agency support (VI, HI, SALT, etc)
Personal tutor
Support assistants
Connexions
Education Welfare Officer
Educational Psychologists
Community Mental Health Nurses and Doctors
Sandwell Health Care