Pupils are settled and happy at this school. It is a welcoming and inclusive environment in which to learn. Adults take the time to get to know pupils well. Pupils look forward to seeing their friends. They enjoy chatting to staff and each other during their social times. Staff are patient and clear in their expectations. Pupils respond well to this, paying close attention to what staff say in lessons. They behave sensibly around the school site. The school is ambitious for pupils. It wants them to do well academically and socially. However, the curriculum does not support pupils well enough to realise these ambitions. Pupils have access to a range of qualifications such as entry level certificates and GCSEs. The school is developing further its vocational offer. The school ensures pupils are well prepared for adulthood. Pupils learn how to cook and how to seek help from the emergency services should they need to. They access residential overnight stays and learn how to navigate everyday life, such as ordering food in restaurants. Older pupils lead assemblies and undertake work experience. Pupils make the most of opportunities available to them, including servicing the school’s car and feeding the animals.