This school provides a nurturing environment where pupils and their families are valued and supported. Pupils and students in the sixth form enjoy coming to school. They are happy. Pupils feel well cared for and safe. The school has high expectations for pupils’ achievement. Staff take the time to get to know pupils. They understand their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and interests well. This helps staff work out the best way for individual pupils to learn the curriculum. Pupils receive different, personalised opportunities to learn new information. From their individual starting points, pupils achieve well. Pupils are friendly, respectful and supportive of each other. When required, staff step in quickly when pupils need help to follow the school’s rules or to regulate their own emotions. Consequently, pupils’ behaviour is calm in lessons and at other times during the day. The school ensures that pupils are well prepared for adult life. Pupils have many opportunities to practise different skills over their school career which support them to move successfully into adulthood. For example, students in the sixth form run a ‘community café.’ This gives them the chance to apply their skills of communication, teamwork and organisation. Students take these skills into their experience of employment.