There is a caring, nurturing and welcoming environment throughout The Forest School. Pupils behave well and get on well with each other. There is mutual respect between pupils and staff in and out of lessons. Bullying is very rare. Pupils are confident that staff will resolve any incidences of bullying quickly. Leaders have recently developed the school’s academic curriculum. Although leaders are well on the way to developing their plans, there is currently some variation in the quality of pupils’ learning experiences in the classroom. Some lessons are notably more productive and successful than others. Leaders have more to do to ensure all pupils benefit from purposeful learning opportunities. The personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) curriculum is a real strength of the school’s offer. Pupils are taught how to stay safe and look after themselves. Opportunities are provided for pupils to explore their interests such as catering, photography and the environment. Pupils are supported to access future training and employment opportunities. Pupils enjoy attending school. Their attendance has increased in recent months. Many parents, carers and pupils would recommend the school to others.