Pupils are proud of this school and their achievements here. All pupils have had negative prior experiences of school. Many have missed a lot of their education. For many, their behaviour has led to exclusions in their home schools. Nonetheless, despite these issues, staff empower pupils to believe that they can achieve and help them to do so. Staff re-engage pupils with learning and help them to achieve qualifications. With the support of skilled outreach workers, most pupils reintegrate into mainstream school successfully. Staff help pupils to understand and to manage emotions. When pupils’ behaviour falls short of leaders’ high expectations, they take a short time out and soon get their behaviour back on track. Consequently, another pupil’s learning is rarely disrupted. Pupils benefit from the soothing influence of Kuma, the school dog. Pupils respect one another. They get on well together in lessons and at social times. They feel safe and value the care staff give them. They say that bullying does not happen. Staff act swiftly at the slightest sign of bad feelings.