Pupils join Littledown School at various times during the school year. Many have previously had years of negative school experiences. They are often very anxious. To address this, leaders have created useful booklets that tell pupils what to expect when they join. They cover school routines and the subjects pupils will study. As pupils settle into the school, they begin to develop trusting relationships with staff and start to feel valued. Pupils told us that ‘staff keep their promises here’. This helps pupils to feel secure, safe and happy. Staff have high expectations of every pupil. In lessons, pupils work hard and listen carefully to the teacher. Around the school, there are photographs of pupils achieving well in all aspects of the curriculum, such as reading. Pupils enjoy forest school, where they learn about the natural environment. They discover how to climb trees and make dens. The school behaviour policy is known to all. It is clear and fairly applied. Pupils want to behave well and usually regulate their emotions. Pupils do not consider that bullying is an issue at the school. They are confident that if there were any incidents, they would be resolved quickly.