When they arrive, pupils are at a point of extreme crisis in their lives. They have experienced previous educational disruption. The school is a respite from pupils’ distress. The carefully managed transition process helps them settle. A typical parental comment thanked the school for, ‘giving my child something to live for.’ Pupils’ well-being is at the heart of the school’s mission. They are kept safe. Due to significant risks from social media, pupils learn in depth about online safety. They appreciate the strong relationships with staff. Pupils develop trust and behave well. There are high expectations for learning. This is the same when lessons are in the hospital wards. Pupils gain qualifications, such as GCSEs. This helps them move successfully onto their next stage. Pupils benefit from an excellent personal development programme and high-quality enrichment opportunities. They learn widely about possible careers. This helps pupils consider and plan their futures. From the moment they arrive in school, pupils improve their resilience. If they struggle to attend, carefully-planned activities help them engage. For example, a business development project is a bridge into more structured learning. As a result, pupils turn corners. They are better prepared for life in the outside world.