Humberston Park School is an extremely friendly and welcoming school. Staff are highly skilled. They know their pupils well and care passionately about them. All staff have a precise knowledge of the needs of each pupil. Pupils say that they love school and enjoy their learning, particularly when stories are involved. They feel happy and know that teachers keep them safe. Pupils’ behaviour is superb. All areas of the school are calm. Classrooms are structured areas where learning can take place. Independence is promoted through activities that are planned. Staff are on hand to facilitate and develop this independence. Pupils are not worried about bullying. They know that adults will help if other pupils are unkind to them. Day-to-day routines are established and clear. Pupils know exactly what they need to do. Support from staff is carried out with dignity and respect. Pupils work hard and achieve well at this school. Teachers’ expectations of pupils are high. They ensure that pupils have the right support at the right time to help them to progress. Functional skills, such as those required in making a sandwich, telling the time or going shopping, are taught to all year groups. This ensures that by the time they leave school, pupils are very well prepared for adult life.