Pupils are well cared for at Tiverton School. The school welcomes pupils with smiles and warm greetings. Staff work closely with families. They know their pupils very well. Pupils’ individual needs are supported effectively, as a result. Pupils are given a wide range of responsibilities, such as being library assistants and school council members. Older pupils read books to younger pupils. They are taught how to create shopping lists before going on trips to the supermarket. The school is ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Most pupils achieve very well. Pupils are given a wide range of experiences beyond the academic. The school prepares pupils to be as independent as possible. This helps pupils to prepare for life beyond school. Pupils and staff demonstrate their school motto of ‘Kind, Safe, Happy’ to each other. This means relationships across school are positive and respectful. Staff understand that behaviour is a form of communication for pupils. Pupils are taught what good behaviour looks like. Pupils behave very well in classrooms and across school, as a result. Pupils’ safety is prioritised. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Pupils are safe and happy. They know that all adults in school will help them. Pupils are taught a wide range of ways to communicate their experiences.