Leaders have high aspirations for pupils. They want pupils to communicate well, to be independent and to achieve. Leaders have redeveloped the curriculum. This is to ensure that it meets pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils. This includes students in the sixth form. All pupils follow a learning pathway that takes account of their individual SEND. They learn life skills to prepare for adult life. Leaders place great emphasis on developing pupils’ reading skills. They have prioritised phonics for pupils who need support to improve their reading. Most pupils engage well with reading. The school is well resourced with specialist staff and equipment. All pupils can access a range of therapeutic and sensory resources. There is a well-used sensory gym with trampoline therapy and ball pool. Leaders have designed each area of the school site for specific purposes. Pupils use these dedicated areas of the school purposefully. Each area is matched to support pupils’ academic needs and specific SEND. Most pupils feel happy at school. Relationships between staff and pupils are secure. They are built on respect. Leaders are further developing behaviour management systems. Staff proactively manage pupils’ behaviour. They model the behaviour they expect of pupils. They teach pupils good manners. Pupils engage with lessons positively. Pupils say that bullying does not happen. They know that staff would support them if they needed help.