Fell House School cares for and nurtures its pupils well. It is a place where pupils feel safe and loved. The school helps pupils to set aside the traumatic life experiences they have previously undergone and start afresh. Pupils overcome their individual barriers to learning. They achieve well personally and academically. The school’s motto, ‘Choose kindness and laugh often’, hangs on the dining room wall. It describes the school well. Pupils feel at ease with adults and each other. A renewed sense of belonging gives pupils the confidence to enjoy school once again. We saw happy pupils who were engaging in lessons during our time at the school. Pupils are keen to learn, some for the first time in their lives. This is because teachers know pupils well and they make sure that lessons are interesting. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Pupils are encouraged to achieve their very best and they do. Pupils typically behave well. The pupils that we spoke with told us how their behaviour has improved. Bullying is very rare. Adults quickly and expertly handle any situations that do arise. Pupils regularly make trips and visits to the local area and further afield. They are keen, active members of the local community. For example, they litter pick on the beach and take part in the annual lantern procession.