This is a happy school. Pupils are welcoming, polite and respectful. Staff know and care for pupils very well. Relationships are calm, nurturing and reassuring. Pupils enjoy school and get on well with each other. They want to be at school. Pupils are proud of Spring Valley School. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ learning. Pupils learn well. They value the experiences that support their personal development. Pupils grow in self-esteem and confidence. They develop talents and interests through a range of activities. For example, they enjoy swimming, horse-riding, shopping and playing the drums. They care for Peter, the pet rabbit. Staff help pupils manage their feelings. Pupils learn to recognise when they are unsettled. They are confident to share any worries they may have. They know that adults will listen to them. Staff support pupils to manage their emotions and behaviour. Pupils’ behaviour improves during their time at school. Staff provide strong pastoral care. Parents and carers are positive about the school. One parent, whose comments were typical of several, wrote, ‘My child has thrived while at this school and feels valued.’ Another parent commented, ‘This school has changed my son’s life for the better.’