Haughton School is a nurturing school. Staff are attentive to pupils’ needs. They go the extra mile to care for them. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent. One parent’s comment echoed that of other parents and carers, when they said, ‘The school community feels like a family.’ Staff support pupils well in how to manage their emotions. If pupils become upset, staff are quick to resettle them to their learning. This helps lessons to run smoothly. Bullying does not worry pupils. If pupils are unkind to others, leaders deal with it quickly and effectively. As a result, pupils feel safe and are happy to be in school. Leaders are aspirational and passionate about what pupils can achieve. They want pupils to learn to the best of their abilities and to develop the social skills they need to be successful in the future. Pupils respond well to these expectations. They make good progress towards their education, health and care (EHC) plan outcomes. Staff teach pupils how to become active, responsible citizens by giving them roles and responsibilities. These include being a member of the school council or a classroom helper. Pupils raise money for charities and support a local food bank. Pupils enjoy taking on these responsibilities.