This is a school with great purpose and endless compassion. Staff are totally dedicated to their work to break down barriers and to make pupils feel that more is possible in their own lives. Pupils feel safe here. They are welcoming to visitors though not afraid to ask challenging questions if required. They told inspectors that staff are kind. Parents are also overwhelmingly positive about the commitment of staff. This includes the expert multidisciplinary team who contribute much to the care and also to the quality of education pupils receive. Supporting the emotional and physical well-being of pupils is afforded a very high priority. Because of this, pupils’ behaviour is exceptional, though not always perfect. When things slip, staff are there to steady the boat and to provide the patient guidance needed to resolve pupils’ anxieties, often generated by frustration rather than the actions of others. Expectations are high, no matter what pathway pupils are following. Staff are not afraid to challenge pupils when they know more can be achieved. The positive impact of this is clear to see, including in the school’s post-16 provision, where students are prepared extremely well for their next steps in education and life after Treloar’s.