Pupils at Oakfield benefit from a caring atmosphere where staff and pupil relationships are positive. Behaviour around the school site is calm. This continues when pupils engage in off-site activities. Pupils know that adults will help them when they have a problem. Younger pupils benefit from a dedicated building to help with the transition from primary school to secondary school. All pupils at the school have an education and health care (EHC) plan. Leaders gather and share information about this so that adults in the school can help pupils effectively. The emotional well-being team play an important role in supporting pupils so that they can attend lessons successfully. Small tutor groups mean pupils benefit from regular contact with trusted adults and peers. Pupils are encouraged to share their ideas and express themselves in these groups. The curriculum is focused on helping all pupils take positive steps after they leave Oakfield. There is a strong focus on adapting the curriculum to suit the pupil. The personalised learning curriculum, use of off-site provision and the range of extra-curricular activities are adapted to pupils’ interests. Staff work patiently and calmly with pupils to understand their needs. This is helping pupils to build positive views of education and school.