Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. Pupils say that they feel safe and are happy at the school. Staff are very caring and supportive. They understand pupils’ individual needs well. Parents and carers appreciate the help that staff give them and their children. One parent expressed a view that was shared by others when they stated, ‘This school has been incredible to both our child and our family as a whole.’ Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Pupils know staff will look after them and help them to learn. Staff are very skilled at meeting the pupils’ complex needs. Leaders have high expectations that there will be ‘no glass ceiling’ for any pupil. They want all pupils to be ready for their next steps. They ensure that the school supports all pupils to make progress towards this aim. Pupils’ behaviour is good. They engage well with their learning. Lessons are not affected by disruption since staff support pupils to understand and manage their emotions. Distress is minimised because staff understand pupils’ needs. Pupils say that bullying rarely happens. They are certain that if bullying did happen staff will deal with it quickly and effectively.