Pupils at Mill Green School are happy and safe. Each day, staff welcome them into the warm and compassionate environment that has been created at the school. Pupils feel well cared for and supported. In turn, they display positive attitudes throughout the school day. When moving around the school, they behave exceptionally well. Pupils speak about others with respect and kindness. They understand that everyone is unique and that some pupils need more support than others. The school has high expectations for its pupils. All pupils within the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff have a thorough understanding of pupils’ unique and complex needs. Pupils want to do well and are proud of their achievements. They talk with confidence about how the school has helped and supported them and of their ambitions for the future. A well-thought-out programme to promote pupils’ personal development ensures that pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in education and life beyond the school. They benefit enormously from the broad range of rich experiences that are designed to help them become independent. This includes opportunities to take part in outdoor learning and award schemes, varied vocational opportunities and in-depth careers advice and support.