Staff greet pupils with a smile and a warm welcome when they arrive at school. They know pupils and their needs well. Staff engage pupils straight away in a range of purposeful activities. These settle pupils down and get them into a positive frame of mind for learning. The school’s new approaches for supporting pupils to recognise, identify and manage their emotions are highly effective. As a result, pupils’ behaviour is excellent and they feel happy, safe and well cared for. The school strives to ensure that all pupils meet their targets in their education, health and care (EHC) plans. It is ambitious for all to achieve well. Pupils access a strong academic curriculum and therapeutic support, which are adapted to their needs. This enables them to meet their academic goals with success. Pupils also achieve well in their social and emotional development. The new democratically elected school council has given pupils a ‘voice’ in their school. For example, the school responded positively to pupils’ requests for more outdoor equipment and visits in the community. Older students undertook local area litter picking. They also participated in a charity fundraising walk. These opportunities help to give pupils a strong sense of responsibility for others and the community.