Pupils and their families are deeply appreciative of the education and care they experience at Blue Skies School. Almost all pupils have experienced disruption to their education and many have missed essential learning. Once attending Blue Skies, pupils make up for lost time. Almost all pupils settle quickly and attend, behave and learn very well. Each morning, pupils are greeted by name as they arrive at school. In a supportive and gentle manner, staff check that pupils are ready for the day ahead. Pupils may be offered breakfast or the opportunity to speak with the school’s well-being lead before heading to class. Once in lessons, pupils are expected to work hard. With excellent support and adaptations where required, pupils rise to this expectation. The school’s strong focus on preparing pupils for their next steps in life resonates well with pupils and contributes strongly to their sense of ambition. A culture of respect and understanding pervades the school. Transgressions of behaviour are managed skilfully when they occur. Pupils agree that they are happy and enjoy school ‘more than ever before’ and that there is no bullying. Pupils have confidence in the staff to resolve any such concerns should they occur.