This is a vibrant and happy school that caters for pupils with a wide range of complex needs. Pupils have extremely strong relationships with staff. This is because staff know pupils very well, and have positive relationships with families. One typical comment from a parent or carer was that leaders have been ‘instrumental in taking the pressure from the family’. Pupils like attending this school. They make friends and play together at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Some pupils are non-verbal, but this does not stop them from communicating their wishes and desires, or from interacting with their friends. Due to their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), some pupils find it difficult to understand what bullying is. However, they know adults will help them deal with any worries they may have. Pupils who are unable to attend school for long periods receive a programme of online learning. This has been highly successful in helping pupils to keep contact with school and continue with their education. This means that pupils’ return to school runs smoothly when they are ready. Pupils experience a wide range of therapies appropriate to their needs. Therapy is threaded through pupils’ timetables and is seen as integral to their educational success.