Apple Orchard is a happy school where relationships matter. Pupils feel safe here. They are proud of the school, their work and the progress they make. Staff are ambitious for pupils when it comes to learning and behaviour. Pupils know this and appreciate the help that staff give them. The behaviour of pupils is good. School, home and therapy teams work in close partnership. This means that every pupil receives timely and effective support. Building pupils’ confidence and selfesteem is central to everything the school does. Pupils happily play an active role in school life. Several pupils are part of the school council, which is led by a dedicated head boy. This group is responsible for making key decisions about the school. Pupils are keen to get into school each morning. They arrive ready to learn. Staff are determined for them to succeed. As a result, pupils make good progress through the curriculum. Pupils receive an exceptional personal development programme. This has a lifechanging impact on pupils and their future pathways. Pupils develop trusting relationships and thrive here. They leave the school with a much brighter future ahead of them.