Woodlands School Plymouth

Meadow View | A project that means so much to us…

Yesterday, we welcomed service users back to Meadow View to visit their new facility – and it was fantastic to see how excited they are about the facility taking shape.

There were lots of questions, plenty of smiles and a real sense that this is starting to feel like their building.

The project is progressing quickly, as we move towards completion:

🔹 The courtyard is progressing, with tarmac due next week and resin planned for later this month
🔹 Second-fix carpentry is well underway internally
🔹 Latex flooring preparation has commenced ahead of the final floor finishes
🔹 Plantrooms are nearing completion
🔹 Second-fix lighting is being installed
🔹 The robust rooms have been ply-lined ready for boarding
🔹 The car port and colonnade roofs are now being installed
🔹 The site teams are very hot and cooling down with regular ice creams

Social value has been a huge part of Meadow View

We are now over 90% through our Social Value Plan, delivering opportunities that go far beyond the construction itself.

So far, we've achieved:

16 work placements | 16 jobs created | 22 careers & education activities | 272 training weeks | 29 qualifications | 11+ apprentices supported

We've also welcomed DUCTU students to site, created a paid opportunity through PLUSS, delivered Mission Meadow View activities and brought service users, families and the local community into the project through events, including our topping-out celebration and time capsule and tree planting initiatives.

But for us, social value isn't just about numbers.

It's about the people we've met, the relationships we've built and seeing the excitement of those who will ultimately call Meadow View home.

There is still plenty to do, but our teams are working incredibly hard to deliver a facility that is the best of the best for its future residents.

We ❤ Meadow View.



Plymouth City Council

There are a number of roles currently available at Woodlands. For more information please contact [email protected]

Photo competition 📷

It's no secret me and Amy are forever forgetting to take pictures/videos at our events and we always regret it afterwards so we thought we'd ask you to help this year and reward you for it!

If you are attending our Stronger Together event on the 5th 11-3 please take lots of pictures and videos and send them to us here via messenger 😊

There will be prizes for the best;

Funniest Picture

Best Video

Most adorable snap

We cannot wait to see what you send us 🙌

There are a number of roles currently available at Woodlands. For more information please check out our website:
https://www.woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk/vacancies-1-2

😎 A quick reminder that the FREE SEND sessions at the YMCA are running throughout August

❗However, it is important to point out that the sessions may not continue after September unless they are used by families.

We know that families have told us that timings are difficult after school. However, if sessions prove to be popular during the summer holiday, there may be some wiggle room with timings...

Why not book yourself in during the school holiday and give it a go? The link is below.

Pop in. Use the session. Have a chat with staff about what works/doesn't work for your young person with SEND.

If you have any questions about the SEND sessions, please contact [email protected]

YMCA Plymouth

📣 Parent Survey 2026 - Have Your Say

👶 Are you a parent or carer of a baby, toddler, or young child? We'd love to hear from you.

🍼 Your feedback will help us better understand the childcare and early years needs of families and ensure that services are accessible, high-quality, and meet the needs of young children.

📝 By completing the Parent Survey 2026, you can help shape future childcare provision and support for families in our area. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and every response makes a difference https://bit.ly/4gNYtv2

Sharing on behalf of Yihan Shen, who is a MSc Psychology Student at the University of Exeter. If you are a parent or primary caregiver of a child with SEND who has searched for childcare/daycare in the UK within the last 24 months, they would love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]

Join us for the 12 Days of Play, a programme of free, fun-filled play sessions taking place in local parks and public spaces across our communities.

Families can enjoy a variety of traditional games and activities, giving children the chance to build confidence, stay active and discover the benefits of playing outdoors.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Fun for the whole family
✅ A chance to get active, social and creative outdoors

Take a look at the graphic below for all the dates, times and locations, and come along to join the fun. We can't wait to see you there!

We are currently recruiting for various roles at Woodlands.
For more information please check out our website:
https://www.woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk/vacancies-1-2
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