Pupils receive excellent support at New Skill Centre. Their needs are accurately identified. The school puts in place an extensive range of well-considered ways of meeting pupils’ needs effectively. This includes skilful help with pupils’ mental health. Pupils have very positive relationships with caring and committed staff. Pupils praise the nurturing ethos. Those who have experienced trauma and high levels of anxiety settle and conduct themselves well. The school is a purposeful place to learn. Pupils thrive in the safe and calm culture. They focus in their lessons and take pride in their learning. At social times, pupils enjoy the calm and friendly environment. This helps them develop their confidence and social skills. Pupils are polite and respectful to peers. Expectations for achievement are high. Pupils learn a strong curriculum. The personalised programmes of learning motivate post-16 students. Across the school, pupils achieve well. There are a wide range of opportunities. Pupils enthuse about lunchtime activities, for example board games, electronics, pool and football. They appreciate how the school has responded to their requests, such as for more extra-curricular choices. Pupils engage meaningfully with charity work. These experiences develop their positive character traits and prepare them successfully for their next steps.