Pupils develop their confidence and engagement with education at this school. They have often spent a significant amount of time out of school, having been permanently excluded from other settings. Staff get to know each pupil as an individual and build strong, trusting relationships with them. Pupils feel safe and appreciate the high-quality pastoral support that staff offer them. The school is ambitious about what pupils can achieve and how ready pupils are for their next steps. Most pupils feel and are well prepared. They achieve well and gain qualifications. Pupils develop their understanding of how to behave in school. Most pupils are calm and participate well in their learning. Pupils benefit from a broad, rich set of experiences at the school. They develop their talents and interests through opportunities in school and through their work with external experts. For example, pupils develop their appreciation of music and work with a DJ. They become proficient chefs as they learn about healthy ingredients, budgeting and how to cook a nutritious meal. Pupils understand the link between the skills that they develop and opportunities in the world of work.