Pupils like their new school. Some have made friends within their class groups. They have formed trusting relationships with staff who have a detailed understanding of their needs. The attendance and motivation of most pupils improve over time. Pupils are increasingly able to engage with the curriculum, although this does not yet provide the academic rigour that they need to achieve well in the future. The school is set in a rural location with ample outdoor space. At lunchtime, pupils and staff enjoy a game of football together. Swimming is a routine activity. The school has its own swimming pool and sports hall. Pupils learn useful skills in a wooded, forest school area. Pupils learn how to cook and about eating healthily. The school’s onsite caterers make the school a welcoming place, for example by celebrating ‘Pride’. Pupils feel safe in school. They see that staff want the best for them. Most pupils are accepting of the school’s rules and boundaries. Staff think carefully about how and when to challenge any poor behaviour. They are watchful of the dynamics between groups of pupils. They get to the root causes of any conflict and support pupils to work through these.