Pupils and students are greeted warmly every morning by staff who know and care for them. This is a joyous start to the day because pupils and adults are pleased to see each other, and pupils eagerly enter the school building. Pupils are happy and kept safe. They are expected to behave well, be as independent as possible and communicate their needs and choices, which they do. Across all three sites, pupils consistently experience incredible care and support from very knowledgeable and expert staff. They have access to a range of resources and an environment that enables them to communicate in a way that suits them. Pupils are also given time to regulate their emotions and deal with their sensory needs, so they are able to learn. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their interests, confidence and independence. For example, they enjoy listening to music in ‘disco club’, choosing books to listen to or read, feeding the chickens, doing helpful jobs and working in the tuckshop. The sixthform hub is a place where students can enjoy unstructured time with more independence. Here, students make themselves and each other drinks, chat and socialise.