As pupils progress through the school, they become confident and develop their independence skills as a result of the school’s ambitious expectations. They learn to communicate more clearly and cope with a range of different challenges. Pupils expand their vocabulary and improve the clarity of their speech due to the strong focus on speech and language therapy. They leave with a range of relevant qualifications. Pupils are enthusiastic about the different activities beyond the core curriculum. All pupils take part in some way in the annual drama production. There are lots of different clubs on offer at lunchtime, including for signing, arts and sport. There is a strong sense of community, with older pupils supporting younger ones. For example, the sixth form raised money by organising a Christmas sale for other pupils to buy presents for friends and family. Pupils are very well behaved, and disruption in class is rare. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe both out and about and when online. They feel safe and know adults whom they can talk to if they are worried. The personal, social and health education programme is flexible in order to focus on any particular issues that may arise, for example about consent.