Graduately Developing Futures is a unique place to learn. It has a successful approach to working with pupils who have missed a lot of school or have had a negative experience of education. In this nurturing farm setting, pupils develop their social skills, make friends and flourish as individuals. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. This forms the bedrock of the school’s work. They get to know pupils’ needs and interests. Pupils quickly come to trust staff. They feel understood and valued for who they are. When pupils need space to regulate, staff support them skilfully. Over time, the school transforms pupils’ behaviour. The school has high expectations for pupils’ learning. It has designed well-thoughtout social and academic curriculum pathways to meet pupils’ needs. Pupils listen intently and persevere with their learning. They work hard and benefit from a consistent structure to lessons. This helps them learn a lot from their different starting points. Well-established routines provide a calm and purposeful start to each day. Pupils learn the importance of teamwork and responsibility when looking after and feeding the alpacas. ‘Well-being Friday’ is a popular part of the week. Pupils explore new interests such as photography and yoga.