When pupils join this school, most do not like the restrictions placed on them to ensure their safety. Despite pupils’ initial resistance, they soon engage with the education, care and therapy provided by the school. Pupils improve their attendance, reduce their high-risk behaviours and make progress with their learning because of effective support and strong leadership. Teachers help pupils to rebuild their trust in adults. Teachers spend time getting to know pupils well. This helps them to plan learning activities which pupils enjoy. Over time, pupils start to think about their plans for the future. Most want to get qualifications, go to college and get a job. As a direct result of the school’s work, this new positive outlook is a ‘transformation’ for the school’s pupils. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. Pupils are pleasant, polite and well mannered. They treat their teachers with respect. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. Bullying and incidents of poor behaviour are rare. Pupils trust their teachers to deal effectively with any issues as they arise. Teachers nurture pupils’ individual interests and talents. For example, pupils interested in music access a recording studio weekly. They compose and record tracks using the specialist equipment.