Pupils are happy and safe in this caring school community. They join the school having faced significant challenges. The school prioritises pupils’ well-being and gives them every opportunity to thrive. School staff work collaboratively with clinical, therapeutic and home staff to help pupils overcome any barriers to their learning. Pupils soon build positive self-esteem, they develop healthy relationships and start to practise ways to manage their emotions and behaviour. Staff support them expertly, giving pupils the time they need to think and express themselves. Pupils understand what bullying may look like. They are confident to voice any concerns they may have. The school takes appropriate action in response to the rare incidents that happen. The school has high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement and social development. Pupils respond to these well. They start to develop a positive mindset to learning and achieve well from their individual starting points. Pupils leave the school well prepared for their future lives. Pupils have many opportunities to pursue their wider interests. For example, every Friday, pupils try out a range of activities, such as ice-skating or adventurous woodland activities. They take on additional leadership responsibilities at the school, such as becoming anti-bullying ambassadors.