Cavendish View is a happy, nurturing school. Pupils know that the school expects them to achieve and behave well. They try their best to live up to these expectations. Pupils’ behaviour improves over time. Most pupils behave well in school and learning is rarely disturbed. Pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education. The school clearly understands pupils’ individual needs. Pupils are supported to take risks and approach their next steps with increasing confidence. They told inspectors that they appreciate the staff who care for them. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. The school carefully considers pupils’ development. This ranges from the curriculum design to personalised approaches to support pupils’ behaviour. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school combines appropriate therapeutic support, a curriculum designed around pupils’ needs and strong relationships with parents and carers to help pupils achieve well. Pupils benefit from bespoke packages of support. The school communicates with parents and other professionals effectively to shape pupils’ provision. For example, preparing pupils for what to expect when they visit the dentist. This helps pupils to develop essential life skills. They learn to understand and appreciate difference and believe that it is important that everyone feels welcome.