Pupils enjoy attending this school. They thrive in the calm and caring atmosphere created by staff. Staff have a range of expertise in teaching pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This enables staff to provide all pupils with the support they need. Pupils settle quickly at the school because their individual needs are well met. Pupils trust staff. They say the school is like a family, with adults they can turn to with any worries. Relationships between pupils and staff are highly positive. Pupils are confident that if there were any incidents of bullying, these would be quickly sorted out by staff. Teachers support pupils to behave well. Leaders have established clear rules (the diamond six) that pupils know and understand. Staff use a range of strategies so that pupils who occasionally struggle with their behaviour return to learning as soon as possible. The curriculum provides a range of opportunities for pupils to follow their interests. Integral to the whole curriculum are ‘forest school’ lessons. These activities help to embed learning from a range of subjects. They promote pupils’ understanding of nature and the environment.