The school has a strong sense of community. The school knows its pupils very well. Staff treat pupils with respect, care and kindness. They make sure that pupils feel that every day is a special day for them. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They like to learn and they try their best in lessons. Their delight in mastering something new is reflected in their smiles, gestures or words. Pupils attend school as much as they are able. Even when they may have periods of illness, they are eager to return to school to be with their friends and to re-engage with learning. Parents and carers appreciate the high-quality therapeutic care and pastoral support that pupils receive in this school. The school’s high aspirations for every pupil are clear and underpin the school’s ambitious ethos. The carefully designed and delivered curriculum allows pupils of all ages to build their confidence and skills over time. Pupils progress well through the curriculum from their own particular starting points. Pupils benefit greatly from the school’s extensive personal development programme. For example, older pupils appreciate visits to their local community and getting taster days at local colleges. Pupils are very well prepared for their next stages of education and/or training.