Wyvern Academy has a ‘child-centred, family-focused’ approach at the heart of its work. The school provides high-quality pastoral support to pupils and their families. It teaches pupils how to stay safe, healthy and keep active. Pupils talk openly about differences and how they are ‘the same but different’. Pupils flourish because of the nurturing relationships and expert support they receive from staff. The school has high expectations of pupils. It places high importance on a bespoke curriculum, including individualised therapeutic approaches to meet pupils’ needs. Pupils benefit from a strong focus on communication, early reading, writing and mathematics. They experience success because staff understand their individual needs extremely well. Pupils’ behaviour in school is impressive. They behave well in lessons and social situations. When pupils struggle with their emotions, staff take effective and supportive action, which enables them to re-engage with their learning. The provision for pupils’ wider development is well considered. Pupils enjoy the opportunities on offer, such as music, including the open orchestra, and sports. These activities develop pupils’ interests and talents well.