Medway Green School is a very special place. It provides an inspirational educational and therapeutic environment in which pupils thrive and enjoy learning. Many pupils have had a difficult and unsettled time in education before joining the school. As a result, they typically arrive with negative views of learning and poor self-esteem. This school is their lifeline. Staff welcome pupils and help them to settle in quickly. Pupils make friends and gradually grow in confidence. Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to highly positive attitudes. Pupils feel safe because they know they can trust staff and ask them for help to manage their emotions whenever needed. Pupils themselves encourage each other to persevere with changing their thinking and behaviour for the better. Social times are relaxed and friendly, with some pupils playing football together, while others enjoy talking with staff, playing board games and exploring the climbing area. There are exceptionally high expectations of pupils’ achievement. The school is extremely successful in motivating and preparing pupils for their next steps in education, training and employment. Pupils work hard to acquire the knowledge and skills they will need for their futures.