Woodcroft School is a warm and friendly place to be. Pupils are happy at school, so much so that, according to parents, they even want to attend in the school holidays. Staff are consistent in their calm approach and are highly skilled at understanding and working with pupils’ needs. Pupils’ behaviour is well managed so that pupils feel safe. Bullying is rare. Pupils enjoy positive and supportive relationships with staff. All pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. They follow a personalised curriculum which combines therapy with academic learning. The different curriculum pathways allow pupils to achieve well from their varying starting points. There is a strong focus on communication and developing pupils’ vocabulary. Several parents commented upon how much more their child is talking now than previously. Staff support pupils who are non-verbal to communicate their needs in a variety of ways. This enables them to participate in circle time with their peers and share resources. Pupils enjoy the use of the school’s outside space and being able to climb, swing and play in the gardenThey have a wide variety of opportunities to be creative and physical in the outdoors. Pupils enjoy cooking, horse riding and tending an allotment, to name but a few.