The proprietor, leaders and staff have extremely high expectations and value all pupils as individuals. They work well together as a team to prepare pupils for the future and their growing independence. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Staff ensure that pupils can use a variety of ways to communicate and express themselves confidently. They learn to use signing and visual cues, as well as verbal and written methods. Staff build strong professional working relationships with pupils. They help pupils to learn and remember routines regularly. This helps pupils to grow in confidence. Staff are highly trained to manage pupils’ behaviour. They use a range of strategies very skilfully, including de-escalation techniques. As a result, the school is a calm environment where pupils are safe. Pupils are taught to understand the importance of respect, as one of the school’s key values. Staff help pupils to recognise unfriendly behaviours. Adults make sure they are always available to respond to any concerns and take appropriate and swift action. Leaders provide pupils with many exciting extra-curricular activities during the school day, such as horse riding and visits to an adventure playground. All pupils participate fully.