Pupils flourish at this school because they are happy and feel safe. From the minute they join the school, pupils’ education, health and care (EHC) plans inform the tailored help that they receive. Caring, well-trained staff provide appropriate emotional support for those who need it. Professional relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Pupils know that staff want the very best for them and many pupils told inspectors that they ‘love school’. The school has high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement. The school’s aspirations are reflected in the qualifications that all pupils strive to complete. Pupils study an appropriate balance of academic and vocational courses. Everyone leaves each stage of their education well prepared for the next. The school is calm and orderly. Occasionally, some pupils need help moderating their emotions. Expert staff provide this support in a timely manner. Pupils are highly respectful of each other and recognise that some of their peers need extra help. Pupils make the best use of the outdoor space at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Older students in the sixth form relish welcoming customers into the coffee shop and beauty therapy rooms. This helps them learn vital social skills, such as taking responsibility and interacting with customers.