Pupils appreciate being part of this exceptional school, where they feel ‘accepted’ and ‘included’. They speak highly of the support and kindness they receive from the dedicated staff team. Pupils value the time taken to get to know and understand them as unique individuals. This motivates pupils to try their best and creates a tangibly positive, happy, and nurturing environment. There is a continual focus on preparing pupils to be equipped with the life skills they need to make a valuable contribution to society. Right from when they start at school, the innovative curriculum inspires pupils to develop their interests and talents. They work hard to achieve relevant qualifications that will help them gain paid employment in their futures. Every day starts with a dedicated ‘orientation and regulation’ session. This enables pupils to self-regulate, explore and understand their emotions. They learn useful strategies to help them focus on their learning in class. Pupils who are new to the school settle in quickly because routines are well established. Those who have been in the school longer reflect maturely on how changes have significantly transformed their school. They particularly appreciate the broad range of subjects where they can learn important life skills. This includes outdoor education and hospitality. Many parents commented on how their children have ‘thrived’ as part of this caring school.