Pupils thrive emotionally, socially and academically here. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely kind and caring. What others might see as a tiny step, can often be a great challenge for pupils. The way that staff enable pupils to overcome these challenges is impressive. They have an in-depth knowledge of individual pupil’s needs and an expert understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Staff anticipate when a pupil may be growing anxious. They put in place highly effective calming strategies. As a result, pupils flourish and blossom. Leaders have created a highly nurturing and safe environment. Leaders have high expectations. There are hardly any incidents of unkind behaviour. One parent described the school as a place where ‘staff simply work miracles because they do not see any barriers to what our children can do and achieve’. Pupils relish working in the woodland area, where they grow a variety of fruits, vegetables and salads. They gleefully help in the paddocks by looking after the pigs, chickens, horses and goats. Pupils enjoy taking a stroll on the sensory trail, playing on the magnificent pirate ship, working out on the outdoor gym or relaxing in the tranquillity garden.