This school provides pupils with a lifeline back into learning and support for their future aspirations. Pupils arrive here often having had significant disruption to their education. The school is determined that every pupil will have improved life chances. It ensures that reasonable adjustments are in place for pupils to meet their needs. Once engaged in school, most pupils gain the qualifications needed to secure post-16 education or training. Pupils are starting to benefit from improvements to the curriculum, the learning environment and behaviour expectations. However, some of this work is still in its early stages. There are instances where pupils are not having gaps in their knowledge addressed quickly enough. This can lead to some pupils disengaging from learning. Behaviour has improved, yet some unwelcome behaviours remain. While attendance is improving, there are still too many pupils not at school every day. Pupils and staff develop positive relationships. Pupils have trusted adults and mentors. They know the site is safe and secure. They appreciate the well-resourced vocational programmes on offer, such as motor vehicle maintenance, construction, and design and technology. Pupils enjoy off-site visits to bowling, swimming, climbing and a local café. This improves their confidence in social situations and their independence, preparing them for adulthood.