Pupils’ experiences at Cherry Tree are life-changing. There is an atmosphere of trust, respect, happiness and possibility. Care and kindness sit at the heart of the school’s culture. Pupils express absolute confidence in the staff to support them with concerns and to help them learn well. The school has a family feel. Mornings start informally around the kitchen table, and any worries are swiftly addressed. Together, staff and pupils watch and discuss the news before heading off to class, ready to learn. Pupils and staff talk routinely about ‘stretch and challenge’. The school is highly ambitious for pupils’ academic learning and their personal development. The curriculum is carefully tailored to each pupil’s learning and wider needs. Consequently, pupils focus and participate well in lessons. They work hard and achieve highly. All pupils leave school with aspirations for the future. Pupils are rightly proud of their learning and increased confidence. Pupils keenly acknowledge the role of the school in helping them secure these accomplishments. Pupils are polite, friendly and immensely supportive of one another. Their motivation and attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils say that the school’s clear boundaries and expectations help them to feel safe and secure.