Pupils thrive in the school’s safe and nurturing environment. They want to do well and work hard. Clear routines contribute well to the school’s calm and orderly atmosphere. Pupils arrive happily for the start of the school day and are soon settled into their classrooms. Activities in the youngest classes, such as the morning’s ‘hello’ song, are helping the youngest children to settle into school. The school’s values: safety, learning, independence, communication and engagement (SLICE), underpin school life. Adults take good care of pupils, respect their views and listen carefully to what they have to say. Pupils feel secure and valued, and grow in confidence as a result. They usually behave well, although anxieties and frustrations make it hard for some to behave well all the time. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They develop strong relationships with their pupils and know precisely when to ask more of them. Leaders take any concerns about bullying seriously and act promptly. Pupils are interested in visitors. They speak about their school and their learning enthusiastically and have a clear sense of their own progress over time. Inspectors were often greeted warmly and politely, with a smile and a shake of the hand.