As pupils arrive in the morning, they bound up excitedly to their assigned smiling and welcoming adult. These caring key adults immediately engage each pupil in bespoke activities, which are carefully designed to support pupils to feel emotionally ready to begin their day’s learning. The school has a clear vision. It is determined to provide pupils with the very best all-round social and academic education that it can. The school plans and uses resources extremely well to promote pupils’ learning. The individualised teaching and therapeutic provisions are also highly effective. Pupils are thus exceptionally well supported to develop the knowledge and skills that they need to lead successful and meaningful lives. An overall purposeful atmosphere permeates the school. Pupils’ behaviour is very well managed. Staff have the expertise to foresee and take pre-emptive calming actions when a pupil may be getting anxious. If a pupil does get dysregulated, they are expertly supported by staff to compose themselves. For example, staff take pupils for a short break and then help them return to class shortly afterwards. Pupils have opportunities to take part in performances, like the joyful and confidence-building Christmas and summer shows. Through art activities, pupils prepare the props for these performances. External visiting workshops and music lessons also help to prepare pupils for their singing and acting roles.