Pupils and students love coming to this caring and inclusive school. Each morning, pupils receive a warm welcome from staff as they arrive. This provides a positive start to the school day and helps pupils feel safe. Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils are the reason that Hill Top is such a happy place to be. Pupils have a strong sense of belonging here. Well-established daily routines create a safe and harmonious environment for pupils to thrive. As a result, pupils try their best and they behave very well. All pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The school does much to extend pupils’ learning beyond the classroom. Pupils appreciate the extra opportunities, trips and visits they experience. They take part eagerly in events such as sports tournaments and outings to the local area. The ‘Independent Living Skills’ curriculum helps pupils to be ready for adulthood. Pupils value how visits to the local shops help them to learn about finance and develop their independence. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent echoed the sentiments of many, ‘My child has flourished throughout his time here, staff always have his best interests at heart.’