Pupils are very happy at this ambitious school. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has high expectations of pupils’ achievement and conduct. Pupils receive high-quality care and support from skilled staff. Staff know pupils extremely well. The school uses this knowledge to provide pupils with a highly personalised curriculum. As a result, pupils thrive. Pupils’ social, emotional and academic abilities develop considerably over time. They achieve highly. The school focuses on improving pupils’ personal, physical and communication skills through a broad curriculum and engaging learning environment. Pupils experience a calm and supportive school. They receive a warm welcome from staff and Rowan, the school dog, each morning. The school successfully supports pupils to improve their behaviour over time. Well-established routines help pupils to focus on their learning. Pupils benefit from many visits and experiences. For example, they walk to places in the local community and they attend residential visits further afield. Pupils enjoy attending clubs such as the sing and sign choir, yoga and messy play. They share books and learning experiences with friends from local schools. Pupils learn to care for farm animals, insects and the school rabbits, Flopsy and Mopsy. These opportunities contribute to developing pupils as active young citizens.