Pupils thrive in this happy and welcoming school. They look forward to coming to school, where they make firm friendships and feel valued. Many pupils have had previously negative experiences of education, but this school changes that for them. They begin to love learning and find hope for their futures. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from feeding the alpacas to relaxing in the inspiring sensory room. The school has ambitious expectations of what pupils can achieve. The school values are consistently modelled by staff, creating an ethos of kindness and care. Behaviour around the school is calm and pupils focus well during lessons. Staff are highly skilled in supporting pupils to overcome their barriers to learning. For some pupils, the smallest step is a huge challenge. Staff anticipate when pupils may be feeling anxious and reassure them calmly, steadily building their concentration and resilience. As a result, pupils develop well, making as much progression through the curriculum as they possibly can. Leadership opportunities, such as becoming a school councillor, enable pupils to develop their self-esteem and contribute to school life. Pupils decide which afterschool clubs should be run to develop their talents and interests. They choose specialised equipment for their playground, such as the wheelchair trampoline.