Pupils’ behaviour is transformed at this school. Staff welcome pupils into school with understanding and compassion. Adults at the school meet pupils’ special educational needs well. Pupils thrive in this nurturing environment. Staff have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Leaders have designed a curriculum to hook pupils’ interests and capture their imagination. Pupils speak excitedly about trips, including to farms and parks. Once pupils settle into the school, they make great strides in their learning across most of the curriculum. Staff foster positive working relationships between pupils. Pupils get on well together, and there is a family atmosphere. Pupils learn very well how to understand and resolve differences. Leaders ensure that any rare occurrence of bullying is dealt with effectively. The culture is based on mutual respect. Parents and carers are highly appreciative of what the school does for their children. Staff keep in regular contact with parents and carers so that all adults work together to support pupils. As one parent said, ‘This school has changed our lives, it is a godsend because my child is now a rounded person.’