All staff at Arc School Napton work successfully to re-engage pupils back into education. They understand pupils’ needs well. Staff skilfully develop pupils’ confidence and selfesteem. Pupils become motivated to learn because of this. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve academically. Pupils enjoy learning both within school and outdoors. They have exceptional opportunities to flourish in forest school. This helps pupils to develop courage, resilience, teamwork and collaborative learning. They enjoy many opportunities to talk to a wide variety of people and join in with village life. The school specialises in support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils’ behaviour is well managed because staff respond sensitively when pupils struggle to concentrate. Staff do not tolerate bullying and sort it out quickly if it happens. Pupils say they are happy in this school. This is reflected in their high attendance. Most pupils say they are safe because the teachers look after them. Teachers encourage pupils to say what they think. They have good discussions about what is the news and what they are learning in class. Pupils enjoy talking about what is right and what is wrong.