Teachers plan interesting lessons but do not always plan work that is matched well to pupils’ abilities and needs. Sometimes, pupils do not have the basic knowledge and skills they need to complete the tasks set. When this happens, pupils lose interest, give up too easily and sometimes disrupt the learning for others. A few pupils do not attend school as often as they should. Pupils are confident that their school is a safe place to learn. They enjoy a range of activities, including local visits, horse riding, golf, outdoor learning, computing and cooking. Pupils feel that The Belsteads has made a positive difference to their lives. One said that the community is ‘like a family’. New pupils are supported to settle in quickly. Most pupils get on well together. Staff manage behaviour safely in lessons. Adults take care to give appropriate ‘time out’ for pupils to calm down when they are frustrated. Bullying is rare, and leaders deal with any issues well. Pupils value the strong working relationships they develop with staff during their time in school. Older pupils get the help they need to make choices about their next steps in education, employment and/or training when they leave.