Braidwood School is not just a school for pupils who are deaf; it is an inspirational community based on ambition, care and friendship. Not a moment is wasted in providing pupils with the skills needed to be strong British Sign Language (BSL) communicators. From this, they learn to become ambitious and excited deaf learners with a thirst and drive for knowledge. Staff expect pupils to get the most from their time at Braidwood. Pupils expect the staff to get to know them as people and make every moment count in preparing them for the best life possible. All rise to meet these expectations and are driven to get even better in the future. Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making things even better so that more deaf pupils become active and inspirational members of the West Midlands community. Mental health and well-being are priorities. Caring and attentive staff empower pupils’ feelings of self-belief and worth. As a result, pupils attend well to their learning because they are skilled at regulating their emotions. When pupils need additional support, staff act swiftly to provide emotional support. This means that behaviour is calm, productive and respectful in lessons and at other times.