Pupils flourish at Bamburgh School. Warm, respectful relationships underpin the highquality education that pupils receive. Pupils’ journey from early years to key stage 4 is meticulously planned out. Everyone unites to ensure pupils secure their aspirational next steps. Children in the early years approach learning with tangible enthusiasm. Skilful staff ensure children quickly learn the routines of the setting. Children’s play is expertly crafted. It supports the targets in children’s education, health and care (EHC) plans with precision. The curriculum is detailed and purposeful. It contributes exceptionally well to children’s learning and progress. Older pupils also experience an excellent academic education. All pupils leave the school with a range of accredited qualifications. The school makes this success possible through a range of methods. Pupils enjoy the teaching that they experience from specialist staff. Pupils also receive effective intervention from an in-house team of therapeutic experts. Pupils learn in a culture built around their needs. They are happy and relish coming to school. Pupils’ outcomes, measured in a range of ways, are impressive. Pupils unanimously say that the staff are the best thing about their school. They appreciate that staff treat them fairly. Pupils are safe and valued in this nurturing and ambitious school.