Pupils value being a member of this exceptional school community because they feel part of the ‘Orrets Meadow family’. They speak highly of the support and kindness they receive from the committed staff team. Pupils are happy and appreciate the time taken by staff to get to know and understand them as unique individuals. The school is a calm oasis for pupils. A warm welcome from staff in the morning and staff’s establishment of clear routines ensure that pupils are ready for the day. If needed, pupils are provided with brief support from well-trained, expert staff. This helps them to make a positive start to the day. They thrive on the close relationships they form with others and settle swiftly into school life. Staff manage behaviour in a remarkably uniform way. Pupils thrive at Orrets Meadow. The school has soaring expectations for pupils’ achievement. There is an unrelenting ambition from everyone in school for the pupils in their care. From their individual starting points, pupils make exceptional strides in their learning. Staff skilfully prepare pupils for the next stage in their education. Pupils experience many trips which bring the curriculum to life for them. They spoke enthusiastically about visiting a real-life court of law when discussing the fundamental British value, the rule of law.