Sheiling School (Thornbury) provides a calm and nurturing environment. Many pupils have arrived from multiple failed placements elsewhere. Parents are very positive about how their child is cared for and accepted as an individual. Pupils enjoy school. This is demonstrated in their high attendance. They feel safe. The school ensures pupils receive high levels of support and supervision. The school wants pupils to succeed. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school understands these individual needs of pupils well. The school places high importance on the curriculum, which includes an individualised therapeutic approach. However, the curriculum is not designed well across many subjects. Pupils do not build their knowledge securely over time. The school has high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Many pupils show positive attitudes to their learning, including in social situations. When pupils demonstrate challenging behaviour, staff take effective and supportive action to enable pupils to re-engage with their learning. Pupils know they have a voice. High-quality pastoral support and positive relationships with adults enable pupils to feel valued. Pupils express their views on a range of local and national issues. They understand about healthy lifestyles and keeping safe.