Pupils thrive because of the high-quality care and support they receive. They are confident and happy and develop their independence well. Close attention is given to pupils’ physical and medical well-being and staff are quick to identify and respond to pupils’ needs. Parents have full confidence in staff to look after their children and ensure that they are safe and well cared for. One parent’s comment was typical of many when they said that staff ‘totally get our children’. Parents greatly value the help and support they and their children receive. Pupils’ attitudes to everything that goes on in school are exceptional. They put every effort into their tasks and concentrate hard to communicate their likes and dislikes or respond to a request. Pupils learn a wide range of things and are encouraged to engage with staff and their peers. As they get older, pupils have opportunities to go out of school and experience a variety of social settings. Leaders’ high expectations ensure that staff are all highly trained to meet the needs of the pupils. Staff teams, including nursing staff and therapists, work effectively with teaching staff, to ensure the pupils develop their skills to become as independent as possible.