Leaders, including governors and the staff team are taking action to adapt curriculum thinking and approaches to meet the needs of all pupils. These actions are ambitious. The quality of education is variable for all pupils because priorities for improvement are at varying stages of being introduced and have not shown their full impact on securing improvements. This is a nurturing place to be. Adults build respectful and trusting professional relationships with pupils. They get to know pupils well and typically understand what may cause pupils to become upset or emotional. In most cases, staff are quick to help pupils to calm themselves and use effective strategies to help pupils to manage their emotions and express themselves calmly. Sometimes, pupils’ personal development, independence and preparation for the next stage of learning is hindered when pupils’ communication needs are not as effectively supported by all staff. Pupils have opportunities to develop their confidence through participating in musical performances and competitions. Pupils take part in the local music festival, enthusiastically contribute to singing assemblies and learn dance routines with a dance company. Selected pupils have entered and won local pentathlon competitions.