Pupils feel safe, nurtured and happy. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, respectful and trusting. Pupils say that if there is any bullying staff deal with it quickly. Leaders and staff have high expectations. Pupils rise to these. They are kind and thoughtful to each other. There is a harmonious and considerate atmosphere around the school. Pupils learn in a calm, structured environment because lessons are interesting and engaging. Pupils have opportunities to cultivate their interests and hobbies. They enjoy learning to swim, boxing, playing musical instruments, learning foreign languages, joining theatre productions and working out at the gym. One said, ‘Through the clubs, we learn perseverance, resilience, teamwork, problem-solving and selfconfidence.’ Pupils learn about the difference they can make to their community and beyond. They volunteer at the local food bank, the farm and the stables. Pupils organise events to raise money for local and international causes they support. They are proud of the sensory garden and pond which they designed and developed. They describe these as places to ‘relax and unwind’. Pupils know how to keep both physically and mentally healthy. They take part in daily keep fit activities and regularly practise yoga and mindfulness.