This is a caring and compassionate school. Pupils are taught in small groups by specialist staff. Pupils appreciate the high level of individual support they receive. Pupils are safe at this school. Bullying is rare. If any pupil is unkind to another, staff sort it out quickly. Many pupils arrive at this school reluctant to learn. Pupils’ behaviour improves significantly once they are settled. Pupils at this school have often struggled to attend their previous schools. The attendance of most pupils improves dramatically at this school. Leaders are aware that there a small number of pupils whose attendance still needs to be better. Leaders are ambitious for pupils. Pupils are proud of their school and what they achieve in their lessons. They access many opportunities that support their personal development. For example, pupils go on a wide range of educational visits. They enjoy these opportunities. Pupils learn how to manage themselves in different situations in and out of school. Leaders find out a lot about pupils before they join the school. Each pupil has an individual support plan. Staff implement these plans well. Leaders are aware, however, that teachers need more information about pupils’ speech and language needs. Leaders encourage reading, and staff help pupils to become more confident readers. Some pupils are still at the early stage of reading. These pupils get extra help to become independent readers.