Pupils flourish at this inclusive, therapeutic ‘school on a farm’. Pupils enjoy the responsibility of caring for various animals. These include rabbits, geese, donkeys, horses and hens. Pupils say that they are happy and safe here. Their attendance and behaviour improve dramatically when compared with their previous setting. Staff are skilled in dealing with any rare instances of poor behaviour. Bullying is also rare. There are many adults for pupils to share their concerns or worries with. There is a warm, busy and friendly atmosphere. Pupils gain a range of qualifications. These include animal care, fishing and GCSE and functional skills in English and mathematics. Staff expect pupils to achieve well and to move on to appropriate next steps. Pupils do: recently, these have included college courses, apprenticeships and employment. Staff know the pupils extremely well. They are skilled in helping pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work hard to improve pupils’ confidence and self-esteem. Positive relationships and respect are abundant here. A small number of parents and carers expressed their positive views. One parent said, ‘This school is instrumental in improving my child’s life and education. I would recommend Lodge Farm to anyone.’