This school is friendly and inclusive. Leaders’ vision for pupils to experience ‘caring, sharing and learning together’ is at the heart of the curriculum. Pupils receive personalised, good-quality care and education. Teachers create individual learning plans for pupils. Pupils work towards achieving appropriate targets. These targets are created from their education, health and care (EHC) plans. Pupils enjoy their time in school. They relish the ‘immersion’ days. They access a broad range of subjects. Pupils learn to work in an independent and collaborative way. Staff get to know pupils very well. Pupils say that they feel safe here. Staff provide skilled support and nurture for pupils. There are trusting, positive relationships. Leaders work with external agencies and parents and carers to ensure support for pupils is effective. Pupils develop their communication skills well, including through symbols and signing. From the early years, children learn to use suitable communication tools. Pupils can express their needs to adults. They know adults they can go to when worried. Pupils learn how to manage and understand their emotions and behaviour. Consistent routines help to reduce pupils’ anxiety. Behaviour is generally good. Bullying is rare. Pupils say that staff sort out bullying or poor behaviour fairly and promptly.