This school is friendly and welcoming. It offers a new start for pupils who have often spent long periods of time out of education. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from small group teaching. They often have one-to-one adult support. Teachers are tailoring the curriculum to meet pupils’ individual needs increasingly well. Staff genuinely care about pupils and treat them with respect. They model positive attitudes. Pupils develop trusting relationships with staff. Pupils learn to understand and manage their behaviour. Most pupils behave well. When pupils struggle to control their emotions, staff provide skilled, calm support. Pupils enjoy collecting stars for reward trips. These are provided as incentives for pupils’ positive behaviour and engagement, and regular attendance. Pupils relish exchanging the stars for money. They learn the importance of saving their money to spend on rewards they value. There is a suitably ambitious academic and vocational curriculum. Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and for what they can achieve. Pupils gain a range of qualifications. These help them with their next steps into further education and employment. Pupils learn skills that prepare them for adulthood. They enjoy learning to cook. They learn to work with others through activities such as boxing, fishing and outdoor and adventurous educational experiences.