The school lives its motto ‘Discover potential, enjoy success, prepare for life’. Relationships between staff and pupils are supportive and purposeful. Pupils are proud of the school. They feel safe and are cared for exceptionally well. Typically, one pupil commented, ‘We are looked after, listened to, understood and trusted.’ The school is generally calm and focused. There is an ethos of mutual respect. Staff help rebuild friendships when there is unkindness between pupils. Pupils learn to manage their feelings and emotions. They successfully learn to regulate their behaviours over time. Many pupils’ behaviour, conduct and attendance improve significantly during their time at the school. Pupils are nurtured as individuals. They develop positive attitudes to school and to their learning. Staff develop pupils’ talents and interests, through a range of activities, including, for example, through sport, cooking, fishing, building, music and horse riding. The school establishes meaningful relationships with the vast majority of parents and carers. Most parents value the school’s work. Some recognise the ways the school has positively transformed their children’s lives. One parent, echoing the views of many, stated, ‘The school and staff are amazing. Staff are committed, dedicated and very knowledgeable around my child’s needs.’