Ensuring a sense of belonging amongst pupils is the focus for staff at Beormund Special School in Southwark, south east London.
Pupils take time out to relax with staff and learn sophisticated social skills. Massage is also on the agenda, with students working in pairs to ease their tensions.
Psychotherapist Judith Hemming has worked with staff, exploring a systemic approach to encourage both children and their families to become involved.
Two parents talk about how the school works in partnership with them, and pupils reveal their ambitions for the future.
