Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and inclusive school. Although pupils arrive with varying experiences from their previous school, they come together to create a close-knit, friendly community. Relationships between pupils, their peers and staff are positive. Leaders have a clear vision for the school. They are aspirational for pupils to achieve their potential. The school provides an inviting and supportive atmosphere for pupils to learn. It constructs a curriculum around pupils’ individual needs and prior knowledge. This enables pupils to make progress through the curriculum, achieving well from their starting points. Staff know each pupil well. They consider how individual pupils like to be supported with their learning and behaviour. The school has high expectations for pupils. It helps them to realise these. As a result, the school is a calm and purposeful environment. Pupils are confident that staff will act in their best interests. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Pupils enjoy the additional opportunities that the school provides for them. The school has prioritised those that promote pupils’ long-term independence and safety, such as learning to swim and water safety. Pupils develop their character through activities such as raising money for a local refuge charity or taking part in community projects.