For many pupils who attend Grace Garden School, it is a life-changing experience. Most pupils have had a negative experience of education. The caring, supportive staff and ‘hand, head, heart’ approach used by the school re-engage pupils back into education effectively. Over time, this transforms pupils’ attitudes to learning. The school has high expectations for pupils’ achievement. Staff are aspirational for what pupils can achieve both academically and socially. Pupils who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities develop important life skills and an understanding of social expectations well. Many aspire to move on to higher education and achieve well from their starting points. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They develop positive and trusting relationships with staff. Staff know pupils and their families well. This helps to develop a holistic view of pupils. Pupils benefit from the rich experience of the ‘land and craft-based learning’ the school provides through its method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE). They are proud of the final pieces of work they produce such as a piece of pottery or a cake made from the produce of the land. This broadens pupils’ horizons and supports them to engage more deeply with the world around them.