Before joining Brook Academy, pupils may have experienced long or repeated absences from education. The school’s curriculum is designed to help pupils overcome barriers to engagement. It aims to build their confidence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours. This involves working with pupils to create various opportunities to achieve and celebrate their personal and academic successes. With appropriate support, pupils learn to recognise and manage their emotions and actions successfully. Pupils are at the centre of the school’s decision-making. Over time, positive working relationships based on trust and respect are built between staff and pupils. This helps create a calm school environment where most pupils feel safe. A well-developed careers programme helps pupils to make informed choices about their post-16 education, employment and training options. Before they move on, pupils attain nationally recognised qualifications and essential life skills such as cooking. Pupils look forward to spending time with their friends at school. They value and enjoy the school’s enrichment experiences, such as boxing, music and residential trips. These opportunities help pupils to explore and develop new talents and interests. The school’s focus on developing pupils’ mental and physical health and improving their self-esteem prepares them well for adulthood.