Pupils enjoy coming to this school because they feel safe and trust that staff will look after them well. Small-group and one-to-one individualised learning enable staff to meet the needs of each pupil, build strong professional relationships and support pupils’ learning needs. As a result, pupils who may have typically found it difficult to settle into other school settings are much happier to come to this school than previous schools. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Staff work with pupils to help them achieve their personal goals and prepare them for the next stage of their education, training or work. Leaders place a high priority on improving pupils’ communication and language skills, including reading and writing. Equally, leaders make sure that all pupils develop their mathematical skills, building step by step on their different starting points. The positive impact of leaders’ recent actions can already be seen on pupils’ outcomes. Pupils behave well in lessons and in the playground. Staff teach pupils how to understand their emotions so they can express how they are feeling. Staff use visual images with those pupils who do not yet communicate verbally. If pupils show signs that they may be anxious and may struggle emotionally, staff intervene quickly and effectively to support them.