Pupils at Howard House School value the support of their teachers. They appreciate how staff listen to them and respond to their needs. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. Staff develop curriculum plans to meet the individual needs of pupils. For many pupils, Howard House has restored their interest in education. Staff help pupils to manage their behaviour and their emotions. They make them aware of what acceptable standards of behaviour look like. This enables the majority of pupils to behave well. Incidents of bullying are rare. Staff encourage pupils to work positively and respect others. Pupils are helped to balance their academic work with wider experiences. They access trips and visits that widen their horizons. Staff eat and talk with pupils in the recently refurbished dining area. Pupils are encouraged to talk to adults. These opportunities build pupils’ self-confidence and their social skills. All pupils have seen significant improvements in their attendance since arriving at Howard House School. This is because they feel secure and enjoy their learning. The parents and carers who inspectors talked to value the difference Howard House has made to their children’s education. They believe staff have removed previous barriers to learning.