Pupils are happy and well cared for at Knowl Hill School. Pupils value the personalised support they receive. This helps them to manage their dyslexia and associated needs very well. A combination of targeted therapies and an academic curriculum that is carefully matched to pupils’ learning needs helps pupils to do well. Pupils’ behaviour is usually very positive because staff understand pupils’ individual needs well. Adults help pupils to unpick the root cause of any negative behaviour, so that pupils are typically able to stay calm and focused. Pupils are helped to understand how to communicate effectively, so that they rarely fall out. Any bullying is dealt with swiftly. Pupils are friendly with each other. They learn to play well with each other in the junior school and to socialise sensibly as they get older. They enjoy practising for the school drama productions and trips into the local forest and to see a pantomime. Relationships with adults are warm and caring and help children to thrive. One parent summed up the views of many parents and carers by saying, ‘The school’s personal touch gives it a family feel and everyone is nurturing, compassionate and understanding.’