Southview School is a thriving, joyous place to learn. Pupils are inspirational, happy and delightful to speak with. Before pupils join the school, staff work with families, so that pupils make an excellent start at school. Leaders are highly ambitious for pupils. Pupils make significant gains in the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to become independent. Pupils learn to understand themselves and develop vital skills for future life. Pupils are proud of their contributions to the school community. They explained how they raise money for charities. Pupils who are unable to attend school for long periods, receive a programme of online learning. This has been highly successful for helping pupils to keep contact with school and continue with their learning. This means that pupils return to school smoothly when they are ready. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They are respectful of each other and adults in the school. Pupils who have experienced bullying in previous schools say that it does not happen at Southview. Pupils trust adults to help when concerns arise. Staff are highly skilled at adapting the curriculum to meet pupils’ very different needs. Staff teach pupils how to communicate about their learning and their emotions. Consequently, pupils make excellent progress and achieve well.