Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. Staff are very caring and supportive. Parents and carers appreciate the help staff give them and their children. Staff understand pupils’ individual needs well. Pupils say that they feel safe and are happy at the school. One parent summed up the views of many when they stated, ‘Fears are overcome, and joy is to be had at this school.’ Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. All activities are completed together, which creates a ‘family atmosphere’. Pupils know staff will look after them and help them to learn. Staff are very skilled in meeting the pupils’ complex needs. Leaders have high expectations that pupils ‘will embrace opportunities and be successful in the modern world’. They ensure that the school supports all pupils to make progress towards this aim. Pupils’ behaviour is good. They are considerate of each other’s needs and engage very well with their learning. They have positive attitudes to their education. Lessons are not affected by disruption since staff support pupils to understand and manage their emotions. Pupils are certain that if bullying happens, staff will deal with it quickly and effectively.