Pupils are happy and safe at Lower Pastures School. They value the positive relationships that they have with staff. This helps them to enjoy their lessons. Pupils understand the importance of learning about a wide range of subjects. They want to go to school every day. Staff warmly welcome pupils into school every morning. This helps pupils to be well prepared for the school day. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ behaviour and learning. The pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), experience a curriculum that is appropriate to their needs. Leaders know that pupils have had varying experiences of education. They are passionate about enthusing and engaging pupils in learning. Pupils rise to the high expectations that leaders have of them. They are committed to their learning and try their best to regulate their behaviour. Leaders deal with rare incidents of bullying quickly and effectively. Leaders ensure that pupils have a wide and rich variety of opportunities that extend beyond the academic curriculum. These opportunities are meaningful and purposeful. They help to broaden pupils’ learning experiences. Pupils appreciate the trips and visits that leaders organise for them. For example, they have visited a war museum in Manchester, a range of theatres and the beach.