Most pupils are happy and enjoy school. They like the nurturing and caring approach provided by staff. Pupils explain that they feel secure. They have trusted adults they can talk to if they have any worries. Many pupils say that the best thing about school is their friends. Most pupils behave well. However, a few pupils sometimes find it hard to regulate their behaviour and emotions. The school has established a calm and purposeful environment. This helps pupils to feel safe. Bullying is rare and the school acts quickly if there are any concerns. The school’s high expectations for every pupil are not yet fully realised because curriculum development is still underway. It is inconsistently designed and implemented. As a result, pupils currently do not achieve as well as they could across different subjects. The school provides many activities that help to advance pupils’ self-confidence and independence. For example, pupils develop their understanding of money when visiting the local shops. The school provides many residential trips, such as to Wales and the Isle of Wight. These trips are very popular and help pupils to develop their sporting skills such as fencing, canoeing and rock climbing.