The school is an inclusive and caring environment. Every morning begins with a warm and enthusiastic welcome. Staff greet pupils with smiles and help them to settle happily into their classes. Positive, respectful relationships permeate the school. This helps pupils to feel safe and to form bonds and friendships. Staff support pupils to communicate in their own unique and diverse ways, including through signing, gesture and assistive technology. Clear routines mean that pupils know what is expected. Behaviour is positive and there is a sense of order and calmness. Staff deal sensitively and kindly with any upsets and help pupils to manage their emotions. Pupils benefit from a range of extra activities. Visits to the community café and an outdoor activity centre support pupils’ social development well. Assemblies and the weekly choir sessions enable pupils to share experiences and celebrate success. The school’s curriculum is founded on the school’s aim to prepare pupils for adulthood. Everyone aspires for pupils to realise their full potential. However, inconsistencies in the quality of education mean that not all pupils are currently realising this ambition. Significant staffing turbulence has also been unsettling and challenging for the school community.