In this nurturing environment, pupils are supported to develop their social skills at their own pace. They enjoy making new friends and value the positive social interaction they have with their peers. They appreciate the range of activities on offer to develop these skills, such as axe throwing, ice skating and visits to an alpaca farm. Pupils are delighted to have found a school that meets their needs. Before arriving at Hope Tree School, pupils experienced significant disruption to their education. Many arrive with gaps in their learning. Teachers are aware of this and are ambitious for pupils. They provide them with individualised support based on their specific needs. Pupils appreciate the clear routines which are in place to help them feel secure. They benefit from small class sizes and a quiet learning environment. This reduces their sensory overload and minimises their stress levels. This helps pupils to do well from their different starting points. Incidents of poor behaviour are extremely rare. Pupils receive a high level of care that helps them to remain very settled. If they do become upset, the adults quickly provide effective support to help them to feel calmer.