Welcome to our Key Stage Two (KS2) provision in the primary campus of Meadows School in Tunbridge Wells. Our KS2 site, close to Dunorlan Park in Tunbridge Wells, is light and airy, with a welcoming and nurturing feel to it. Some of our parents/carers have the following to say;

Meadows has been amazing for our son. He has improved so much and thoroughly enjoys going to school now and has made some lovely friends; the staff are all lovely and very helpful and supportive! I love the positive attitude that the school gives out! Thank you, Meadows!

From Miranda, with Gemma describing our KS2 as;

Welcoming and heart-warming.

 

We have 3 classrooms:

Green,                                         Blue,                                             and Yellow. 

           

Each KS2 class has up to 6 pupils, with a teacher and learning support assistant.

We offer lunchtime taster sessions for new pupils, so they have the opportunity to meet classmates and experience our provision. It helps them understand the primary campus and meet staff also. We are flexible when placing new pupils in a class and consider SEN diagnoses, academic ability and friendships. We work closely with parents and carers and these relationships are integral to the development of the KS2 provision.

Our KS2 follows the primary National Curriculum. However, as a non-maintained special school, we have the flexibility to adapt the timetable to meet the needs and interests of our pupils, and so that we can also support their social skills and independent development.  As an example, we have weekly timetabled sessions of 'community outreach', environmental science, communication and interaction and 'Growth Mindset'.

As well as being child-centred and interactive, our primary curriculum offers enrichment activities each afternoon, promoting independence and opportunities for students to develop life skills. These activities might include travelling on public transport, real life shopping and visiting key services they might access as adults. We also have a link farm where pupils can develop skills off-site.

            

We support our pupils to develop their use and knowledge of technology. Each pupil has their own laptop, used in class to support their work and at home to further support their learning. Pupils are also offered the option of interactive or paper-based learning. Remote education can be provided via Microsoft Teams with support for pupils, parents and carers.

Pupils move between classrooms during the day to work in a variety of settings with a range of staff members. Each class has a visual timetable, allowing students to prepare for the different stages of the day. Pupils are also supported by the school's Well-being Services to meet their needs.

We offer a well-constructed transition package for pupils continuing their education at the secondary school site which engages and enthuses pupils about their move. Beginning with small taster sessions which gradually increase, enabling them to become familiar with the staff, site, buildings and subject areas.