A very warm welcome from
Pond Meadow Academy Trust
We are an outstanding special school with high ambition, committed to best preparing pupils from the moment they join us for life beyond school, which is reflected in our vision and values.
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Mealtimes should feel safe, comfortable and inclusive for every learner.
@surreycountycouncil Speech and Language Therapy team works with our school staff to support students with dysphagia through practical guidance, personalised strategies and training.
Dysphagia means difficulty with eating, drinking or swallowing. It can affect how safely a student manages food, drinks or saliva and may increase the risk of choking.
By recommending the right food textures and drink thicknesses for each learner, the team helps reduce risk and make school mealtimes safer and more comfortable—supporting every student to take part with confidence.
It’s all part of working together to help our learners feel supported throughout the school day.
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About Us
As we begin a new school year, we wanted to share a little more about who we are.
Pond Meadow is a specialist school in Guildford for children and young people aged 3–19 with Autism, Communication and Interaction Needs and/or Severe Learning Disabilities.
Our vision is simple: Equipping Learners for Life. With specialist approaches and a caring, structured environment, we support every pupil to learn in the way that works best for them.
We celebrate each learner’s strengths, nurture independence and work closely with families and schools to help more children and young people thrive.
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Last week Pond Meadow was proud to take part in Jeans for Genes, supporting children and families affected by genetic conditions.
Pupils and staff were invited to wear their jeans and come together as a school community to raise awareness and show our support.
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Say hello to Tilly and Bernie 🐾
After saying goodbye to our lively Pepper last term, we’re excited to welcome two new therapy dogs to the Pond Meadow team — Tilly and Bernie!
They’ll begin their training over the coming months and, once ready, will join Jax and Maddie in supporting our pupils’ wellbeing, emotional regulation and learning across the school. Therapy dogs play such an important role in helping our pupils build confidence, reduce anxiety and develop positive relationships — and we can’t wait for everyone to meet our newest four-legged team members.
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At Pond Meadow, outdoor learning is an important part of how we help our learners build confidence, independence and curiosity about the world around them.
Even as the weather begins to turn, we continue to look for safe and meaningful ways to get outside — whether that’s exploring the school grounds, noticing seasonal changes or visiting local parks.
These experiences support communication, movement, sensory exploration and real-life skills. Every walk, visit and outdoor activity is another opportunity to learn, take part and grow — helping us equip our learners for life.
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