Pupils are usually calm and happy when they arrive at school, despite the early start many have in order to reach school on time. Staff greet pupils warmly, showing an interest in both their journey and their feelings. Pupils feel valued and understood, comments such as ‘staff here know me well and when I don’t feel like talking, they understand’ show how well staff and pupils get on. All the staff in school want pupils to do the very best they can. Pupils know this and work hard even when it is tough. For example, because of their additional needs, pupils do not always enjoy writing. Despite this, pupils work hard in English and last year pupils’ English results were the best ever. Pupils nearly always behave well. This is often because staff understand when a situation is likely to upset a pupil. Adults work with pupils to help them to stay calm and to manage their feelings. Pupils told the inspectors there was very little bullying in and around school. School records confirm that few pupils are bullied.