The school’s bespoke approach to the curriculum means that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive and achieve well. Many parents and carers have positive views. One parent, echoing the views of many, commented, ‘My child attending St Bernard’s has been transformational. They are happy and settled.’ The school’s values of ‘communication, community, and connection’ are part of everyday life. Pupils with speech, language and communication needs are supported well. For example, the school uses signing, symbols and electronic aids to help meet pupils’ needs. Pupils enjoy a range of community visits, including trips to the Spout Yard Café, Lincolnshire Showground, and the local town centre. Sixth-form students appreciate the overnight stays in Norfolk and London. These opportunities help pupils to connect with places that are different from those they usually experience. Pupils benefit from an extensive offer of enrichment activities. A pupil, typical of many, commented, ‘School is fun and there’s plenty to do here.’ For example, pupils can take part in handball, archery and Makaton clubs. Students in the sixth form are provided with high-quality work experience opportunities. They can mentor younger pupils as part of their childcare studies and work in the school kitchen as part of their catering course. Pupils are fully prepared for their next stages of education, training and employment.