Pupils are safe and happy at Hall school. They are exceptionally well cared for. All the staff have a profound understanding of pupils’ unique and individual needs. Pupils achieve well in every aspect of their learning and development because staff have high expectations of what each pupil can achieve. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils recognise when they need calming activities to regulate their behaviour. Pupils concentrate because teachers make learning interesting. There is rarely any disruption to pupils’ learning so pupils have every chance to be successful. Pupils like and trust their teachers. Pupils value how they are taught to communicate, learn and gain independence. Positive relationships are nurtured from the moment they enter the school. Pupils receive excellent support, in a wide range of contexts. This develops their confidence and resilience, so they can work independently with peers. Pupils enjoy a wide variety of visits outside the school. For younger pupils, these are mainly within the local community. Older pupils and sixth-form students use public transport with help from staff. Pupils learn to cope with visitors to their school and classrooms. They are not distracted by the presence of ‘community workers they don’t know’.