Leaders and staff focus on helping pupils explore their unique talents and strengths. Pupils’ learning is carefully tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Wellplanned teaching, together with strong levels of pastoral care, enable pupils to overcome their barriers to learning. Over time, pupils rediscover their enthusiasm for learning. Staff support pupils to develop a ‘can do’ mindset, which in turn builds pupils’ self-esteem. The school has a strong sense of community. Pupils enjoy their daily communal lunches together. They are proud to help out by preparing nutritious food and baking cakes for each other, staff and visitors. Staff have high expectations for all. They want pupils to fulfil their potential. Leaders and staff work well together as a cohesive and caring team. They support pupils to manage their behaviour and develop positive relationships with others. Pupils behave respectfully, both during and outside of their lessons. Pupils reported that bullying is rare. Incidents of poor behaviour, including bullying, are dealt with swiftly by staff. Pupils feel safe. Staff listen to pupils’ opinions and take any worries seriously. Parents and carers are full of praise for the school. They value the school’s flexible approach to meeting their children’s needs and how staff inspire their children to learn well.