Care, kindness and understanding lie at the foundation of The Meadows School. Leaders, governors and staff all want the best for pupils. All are focused on making every moment count. However, this is not always the reality and further work remains to ensure that all pupils get the most from their time there. Pupils have many profound and complex special educational needs and/or disabilities that affect how they communicate and learn within school and the wider world. Staff work hard to get to know the pupils. They understand the barriers to learning that pupils face and take action to put the right support in place. Staff act quickly when a pupil needs help or finds things difficult. There is a positive, calm environment where pupils are cared for and valued. Pupils have varying understanding of bullying, but they agree that staff will be there for them if they need help. Theatre groups, educational visits, work experiences, forest school and canoeing enrich the school experience for many pupils. However, there is more work to do to ensure that all pupils have equal opportunities to access experiences, both in and out of school, to develop their understanding of the world around them.