Pupils are greeted warmly by their teachers and support staff when they arrive at school in the morning. This provides a positive start to the school day and helps to make pupils feel safe in school. Pupils are happy to see staff when they arrive. Staff work closely with pupils and families to understand what motivates them. Staff use this information to engage pupils purposefully in activities throughout the day. Leaders expect all pupils to do well in their learning. Leaders have designed a curriculum that meets pupils’ individual needs. Overall, pupils are well supported by teachers, support staff and therapists so that they can achieve their personal goals. Leaders aim to build pupils’ self-esteem and to prepare them for their adult lives, and in turn make a positive contribution to their community. For example, sixth-form students are involved in running the KQ café in school and the KQ stall at Portobello Road market. Staff support pupils to manage their behaviour well. All pupils have an emotional regulation support plan. Staff and therapists collaborate closely together. They identify triggers that may cause pupils’ distress, and they work with pupils to understand and overcome these. These support plans are reviewed termly or more often, depending on pupils’ individual needs. This means that pupils get the right type of support at the right time.