Pupils thrive at this school and feel safe. Staff make personal development and welfare of pupils the highest priority. The school is a warm, happy place and as one pupil said, ‘This is my second family.’ The school’s curriculum has outdoor learning at its heart. Pupils benefit greatly by taking responsibility when working with animals and on the land. The outside environment also enables therapeutic support that enhances pupils’ well-being considerably. Most pupils have complex needs associated with their communication difficulties. Many pupils have experienced disjointed education in the past and are despondent when they arrive at the school. Because school staff have great expertise and get to know pupils extremely well, pupils’ behaviour improves dramatically. Pupils reengage with their education and develop a love of learning. Everyone gets on very well together and pupils say that bullying is not a problem. Leaders ensure that all the school community have high expectations of pupils. Parents and carers praise the school and say it has transformed their children’s lives. Pupils believe that they can achieve more than they ever thought was possible.