Kingsley Special Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school. Staff care deeply for the pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders’ vision of ‘helping people living in extraordinary circumstances to live ordinary lives’ is truly at the heart of everything that staff do in this school. Pupils are happy at Kingsley and feel safe. Pupils know that bullying is unkind. They say that it does not happen. Pupils say that they have adults whom they trust in school who would help them if they had a worry. Leaders’ expectations are high. There are no limits on what staff believe their pupils can achieve. Pupils know that they are here to learn. From early years onwards, staff encourage pupils to regulate their behaviour and join in with lessons. Pupils enjoy the regular Camp Kingsley, as well as the annual talent show. Pupils proudly shared their experience of singing in the ‘Young Voices’ concert shown on the television show ‘Blue Peter’. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly happy with the school. One comment, typical of many, was: ‘Kingsley Special Academy is a truly special place! The staff know every single child well and greet them each morning with a happy smile and encouraging words’.