Hedgewood School is a happy place. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. Pupils like the activities that the school provides for them. The curriculum is different depending on the class grouping. Pupils’ learning is very carefully planned to meet their needs. Communication is a key focus. Staff work out how pupils prefer to communicate. They then help pupils to develop their skills through speech, signing and/or the use of symbols. Pupils enjoy breaktime, using the trim trail, bikes and games tables, and dancing to music. Pupils feel safe at the school. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. This results in pupils achieving well. Careful planning is in place for pupils’ transition to secondary school. Pupils are well prepared for their next school. Staff’s approach to managing behaviour is positive and consistent across the school. Staff receive training and ongoing support to manage behaviour. Any disruption is swiftly addressed. Incidents are skilfully managed so that pupils quickly return to their learning. Pupils, parents and carers and staff did not raise any concerns about bullying. They are confident that leaders would deal with it appropriately if it were to occur.