Pupils enjoy coming to this excellent school. They like the lessons and the staff who teach and support them. There are lots of interesting and engaging things to do at school and everybody works hard to make it a welcoming and cheerful place for all pupils. Pupils who attend the school have very complex needs. Staff are well trained and understand pupils’ particular needs extremely well. Staff notice straight away if a pupil is anxious or uncomfortable and they respond quickly and sensitively. The school is a calm and welcoming environment. Many pupils require a high degree of support to help them manage their emotions and behaviour, and this support is put in place in a calm and respectful way. All staff have very high expectations of pupils to behave well and to try their best in lessons. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and they are relaxed in the company of the adults who support them. Adults who work at the school understand how pupils are developing their social and communication skills. Staff are patient and attentive, and they allow pupils time and space to be as independent as possible.