Pupils love coming to Torfield School. Attendance rates are high. Each day starts positively, with happy greetings between pupils and with staff, followed by breakfast served in classrooms. Pupils’ happiness and strong sense of safety are evidenced through trusting relationships, smiles and laughter. The planned curriculum ensures that pupils learn about staying safe in different circumstances. Staff are highly vigilant and caring. They are trained well in a range of methods of communication as well as in safeguarding. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, learning and personal development. ‘My son is able to sound out words using phonics… something I didn’t know if he would ever learn’ and, ‘My son has complex special needs... he has exceeded my expectations’ are typical of the views expressed by parents. Pupils are motivated and value the range of prizes, certificates and ‘rainbow awards’ that mark and celebrate their achievements. Pupils, families and staff are proud of their school. Extensive use is made of the outdoor environment. Trips and visits take place frequently for all pupils. Pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities are not seen as a barrier to learning or to full participation in all that life has to offer.