ALP Leicester is a warm, friendly school. Pupils are comfortable in their safe, nurturing surroundings. They feel happy and valued. Pupils describe their school as a fantastic, amazing place to learn. First and foremost, they put this down to the caring staff team, who understand their needs and help them to flourish. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. It takes great care to ensure that every learning journey is just right for each pupil. Staff know pupils well. This depth of knowledge enables staff to provide highly personalised and effective support. Consequently, pupils make good progress through the curriculum from their starting points. The school’s positive culture is based on its ‘ARRRTT’ philosophy. A key aspect of this is respect. Pupils have a clear understanding of what respect is. They know that it is something they should give but also something they should expect in return. Pupils typically behave courteously and treat each other kindly. They engage well with learning most of the time. Pupils relish the wide range of exciting enrichment experiences on offer to broaden their horizons and develop their talents and interests. These include robot workshops, rock band club and paddle boarding.