The pupils at Fox Wood Special School are happy, safe and well cared for. They are supported by highly trained staff. Pupils benefit from an effective curriculum that responds well to their complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils achieve well. Staff encourage pupils to ‘shine’. They have high expectations of pupils. Staff always expect pupils to attempt new, more demanding things. Pupils enjoy using the ‘Green Mile’ or the ‘Sensory Kingdom’ to improve their strength and well-being. Pupils successfully learn how to get along with each other. Differences are celebrated. Adults skilfully help pupils to manage and express their opinions and wishes. Staff make effective use of routines and calming techniques to help pupils behave well. Adults sort any worries that pupils have, including bullying. Pupils benefit from appropriate levels of supervision at breaktimes. Staff support pupils to play. They intervene quickly to help pupils to interact safely. Pupils build up confidence in communicating with others. Staff enable pupils to develop their strengths and interests. This helps pupils decide what they would like to do when they are older. By the time they are in the sixth form, students prepare meals in the ‘Bungalow’. Students take part in volunteering or work experience.