Pupils thrive at this welcoming and inclusive school. They behave well and attend frequently. Pupils are respectful of visitors, staff and each other. They are confident that the adults would help them if they had a worry. Pupils say that they are kept safe and that they feel safe. They are happy here. One pupil said, ‘It’s like a home from home.’ Staff are skilled in managing pupils’ various and complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils receive well thought out and effective therapeutic support. This help enables them to engage readily with their learning. They enjoy the comfort and responsibility that is brought by Holly, the school’s therapy dog. Pupils gain an appropriate mix of qualifications and life skills. These include functional skills, GCSE and A levels. They particularly look forward to working on the weekly food van. Here, pupils are taught how to communicate more effectively, shop, prepare food and understand how to run a small business. Parents and carers who shared their views wholeheartedly support the school. Typically, one parent said, ‘The staff go over and above what is expected. They have changed our child’s life.’