Pupils are happy and thrive in this school. Staff have high expectations for pupils and understand their complex and challenging needs. Bespoke and personal plans ensure that pupils have the opportunity to reach their potential. Pupils make strong progress from their starting points. They achieve well across a broad range of subjects. The personal development of each pupil is woven through all aspects of the curriculum. Staff ensure that pupils have experiences to support their independence. For example, a visit to a supermarket is also an opportunity for pupils to learn about road safety, to communicate with unknown adults and to handle money. The majority of pupils have had significant difficulties in their previous school settings. The school recognises this and works with parents and carers to fully understand pupils’ needs before they join the school. Staff get to know each pupil’s behaviour traits such as facial expressions, body language and other signs that a pupil may be uncomfortable or distressed. They use this information to shape a support plan for each pupil. Over time, pupils’ behaviour significantly improves. Pupils learn how to regulate their own behaviour, such as asking for a walk outside or spending time in the sensory room.