Positive relationships and mutual respect are at the heart of everything that this school does. Pupils appreciate that staff take the time to get to know them. Pupils develop a trusting rapport with staff which helps them to feel happy and safe. Despite disrupted and often negative experiences of education previously, pupils flourish here. Their attendance typically improves considerably when they join this school. This helps pupils to meet the school’s high expectations for their achievement. Pupils benefit from the meticulous thought that is given to promoting their personal development. The school’s ethos, the ‘Apex way’, prioritises supporting and inspiring pupils to flourish and succeed. This ethos is threaded through every aspect of school life. It informs a carefully tailored programme that helps pupils to rapidly develop their self-esteem and resilience. Parents and carers said that this school has given their children a new lease of life. Many described it as ‘a lifeline’. As pupils grow in confidence, they begin to recognise and celebrate their successes, big and small. Pupils quickly come to take pride in behaving and learning well. Class rewards encourage them to champion the positive behaviour of their peers. Pupils are delighted to add their ‘catch me being good’ cards to the class collection.