This is a school that puts pupils and their needs front and centre. Pupils are very pleased that they attend this school. It gives every one of them, all with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the very best education it can. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe. There are countless ways in which staff go beyond the ordinary to help pupils reach their full potential. The therapeutic and academic curriculums are woven together seamlessly. A key principle of the school’s approach is ensuring that pupils have the personal and emotional skills that they need to access learning. The focus on enabling pupils to self-regulate and manage their emotions is highly successful. As pupils move through the school, they become increasingly skilled at managing their own behaviour and taking part in learning. Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively. Staff are skilled in helping pupils understand how their behaviour might affect others. The school’s approach enables pupils to follow an academic curriculum that is matched closely to their needs and interests. Where pupils have an interest in, for example, sport or cooking, they are able to follow these as ‘pathways’ in Years 10 and 11. They achieve highly in the subjects they study, including English and mathematics. When pupils leave the school, they all continue with their education or training.