Leaders and staff know every pupil inside out. They understand the complexity of pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide a high level of care and nurture for all pupils. Pupils feel safe because the staff look after them. When pupils join the school, many have failed at their previous setting and have been out of education for some time. Pupils are often totally switched off from learning. Leaders and staff work tirelessly to get pupils to a point where they engage in their learning. Positive relationships exist between staff and pupils. Staff maintain clear and consistent routines. They support pupils to manage their behaviour exceptionally well. Bullying is unlikely to happen due to the one-to-one support that every pupil receives. However, in preparation for life after school, leaders and staff help pupils to understand what appropriate behaviour looks like. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about all aspects of school life. In particular, they value the open lines of communication with the school. Parents are pleased, relieved and assured that their children are well looked after and cared for. A parent commented, ‘Since my son started at Rowden, it has been life changing for him and my family.’