Students flourish here. They enjoy school and build strong positive relationships with their peers. Students feel safe. Leaders recognise that, in the past, many students’ experiences of school have not been positive, and they do all they can to change this reality for students. They work closely with parents and carers to develop a secure understanding of students’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use this knowledge well to support students to become resilient and independent young people. Staff care deeply about students’ well-being. There is a clear culture of mutual respect between staff, students and parents. Students behave very well in lessons and around the school site. Leaders have worked hard to develop this ethos following the COVID-19 pandemic. If students have any concerns, they know who to talk to and are confident that these will be resolved swiftly. Developing students’ independence is central to leaders’ ambitions. The school’s curriculum is carefully tailored to offer students the opportunity to develop their independent living and social skills. For example, through the school’s ‘travel training’, students develop their confidence in using public transport and increasingly engage in independent travel. This work has a clear impact on students and is helping to shape their confidence and sense of self-worth.