Leaders ensure that Beechcliffe School is a place for ‘safe, joyful learning’. Across school sites, all pupils learn an appropriate curriculum relevant to their needs. Pupils are taught by well-trained teachers. They care about pupils’ academic progress and meeting their individual special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff have ambition for pupils. They are skilled at supporting pupils with education, health and care (EHC) plans. The school is well-resourced with a range of specialist facilities and sensory interventions to support pupils. Pupils have access to the large ‘hydro pool’ and ‘physiotherapy suite’. Other facilities include the ‘sensory integration suite’ with a therapeutic swing and a medical room for on-site paediatric consultations. Post-16 students have a dedicated learning area with smaller college type classrooms. Students can use the ‘independent living area’ to prepare them for adulthood by learning housekeeping skills. Across school sites, leaders have ensured relationships between staff and pupils are a strength of the provision. Staff know pupils well and pupils feel supported. Pupils learn how to look after their mental health and how to keep themselves safe. Pupils say bullying happens, but it is rare. They know staff are there to help them to resolve issues, should they occur.