Hilltop School develops pupils to be the best they can be. The school has high aspirations for its pupils. Developing pupils’ communication and interaction skills is an important part of the school’s work. Pupils experience lessons that prepare them well for their next steps in education and life. However, some parts of the curriculum are more embedded than others. All pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Pupils are happy in the school. They feel safe and well supported. Pupils benefit from the well-equipped school sites. They access a range of specialist resources and therapeutic interventions. These are used well to meet pupils’ individual special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff know individual pupils well. They model positive behaviour around school. As a result, pupils engage positively with school. If pupils become distracted, staff swiftly intervene and support them effectively. This ensures that the learning environment is calm. Pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school. The curriculum provides a range of development opportunities for pupils’ broader development. Pupils enjoy the variety of activities available to them. For example, some pupils enjoy horse riding or work with a coach to learn sports such as cricket.