Pupils enjoy and appreciate the time they spend at this school. They recognise that the varied curriculum, adapted to meet their individual interests and needs, helps them to grow in confidence and get back on track with learning. Over time, pupils re-engage with education, attend school more frequently and start to succeed. Pupils especially like learning that focuses on preparing them for their future lives. Nearly all achieve well enough to gain places at local colleges or in employment when they leave the school. Most pupils learn to manage their behaviour well. Staff develop warm, professional relationships with pupils. They know pupils well and recognise when pupils need extra help to maintain good behaviour. As a result, pupils learn to stay calm more often. Strategies such as having ‘tea and toast’ to start the day motivate pupils. This creates a sense of belonging as pupils start to develop friendships with others. Leaders and staff see potential in every child. They care deeply about pupils’ wellbeing. Much has improved since the previous inspection, including that there is now an open and positive culture of safeguarding. Some aspects of leadership and governance oversight are still being ironed out after some significant changes to staff and reorganisation of a number of school structures and procedures.