Leaders think carefully about each pupil’s specific needs. Leaders have high expectations for every pupil. Leaders prioritise helping pupils to overcome barriers to their learning, including frequent absence or unsettled behaviour. Pupils rapidly develop positive and professional relationships with staff. Every member of staff knows each pupil well and provides them with support and encouragement so that pupils settle quickly into the school’s routines. Pupils grow in confidence and their self-esteem is boosted as they take pride in their achievements. Pupils are polite and welcoming. Staff are alert to pupils’ reactions and behaviour and identify readily when a pupil might need support to understand and manage their emotions and thoughts. Staff support pupils calmly and effectively so that they have a happy and successful time here. Pupils are safe in school. Pupils enjoy a wide range of educational activities and outings that support their learning. On Friday afternoons pupils spend more time on areas of the curriculum that they like best. For example, pupils developed their research and practical skills in design and technology (DT) and pursued their interests in animals when they worked together to plan and build a rabbit hutch.