Pupils usually arrive at this school at the later stages of their secondary education and after prolonged periods of disrupted schooling. This is often their first positive or sustained experience of school. Staff take time to get to know each pupil well. Pupils have a positive rapport with adults. Pupils benefit from carefully made decisions involving a range of professionals about how best to manage their individual needs. Pupils are consulted regularly on school life to ensure they have the best possible experience. They can express their opinions, identity and feelings without judgement. Pupils follow expectations about uniform, manners and work presentation. They are incentivised to attend lessons regularly and understand the consequences of their behaviour choices. The school’s determination for pupils to succeed results in many pupils gaining qualifications that they may not have felt were possible at the outset. Pupils especially enjoy creative subjects such as art and music where their talents are actively encouraged. Some pupils would like more qualifications made available to them so they can access more choice in the next stage of their education. Pupils participate in trips and visits in subjects such as history and science. Visitors to school include a local historian and artists.