Pupils settle quickly when they join On Track Education – West Yarner. Leaders and staff build strong relationships with pupils and their families. Many parents comment on the ways their children are included and cared for. This results in pupils feeling safe and attending well. Many parents spoke of the school as being ‘life changing’ for their child, succeeding where other schools had not. Staff are highly successful in their support of pupils’ social and emotional needs. As a result, pupils are able to focus on their academic studies. Staff have high aspirations for pupils. Leaders expect most pupils to progress to qualifications, such as GCSE, when they are ready. All pupils benefit from a personalised enrichment programme. These weekly sessions support pupils’ personal development well. Visits to the zoo, local historical sites or the shops help pupils to gain more confidence and independence. Trips in the school minibus are prized. In classes and at social times, most pupils behave well. They particularly enjoy playing word and card games with their classmates or adults. A few pupils use inappropriate language and, although staff challenge it, it persists. Nonetheless, normally, the school is a calm and harmonious community.