Pupils who have not engaged in formal education for a considerable time enjoy coming to school. They say that this school is different because teachers understand them and help them to learn. Leaders and all staff want and expect the very best for everyone. Staff know the pupils well. They understand pupils’ needs and know how to help them learn. They use individual strategies and approaches that work for the pupils. For some pupils, this is the first time they have experienced success at school. Staff teach pupils to be aspirational. Pupils therefore want to do well. Parents and carers are extremely proud of the qualifications and skills their children have gained since starting at the school. They say that the school has helped their children to ‘believe in themselves when nobody else did’. Pupils generally behave well. Any bullying is dealt with swiftly. Pupils feel happy and safe at school and say that there is always someone they can talk to. Positive relationships between staff and pupils are a key strength of the school. Staff are genuinely interested in the pupils. They provide high-quality experiences beyond the academic curriculum to make sure that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.