Peak Education staff want the very best for every pupil. They treat each pupil as a unique individual. Leaders draw up well-crafted plans that recognise pupils’ social, emotional and mental health needs well. Staff use these to help pupils re-engage with education. This builds pupils’ confidence and resilience. Leaders rightly focus on preparing pupils for their next steps in education, employment or training. Staff expect pupils to behave well and work hard. They have high expectations. When pupils struggle with their behaviour, staff are patient and deal with pupils with sensitivity. This means that incidents of poor behaviour do not disrupt the day-today life of school. Staff help pupils learn to make better decisions, rather than simply imposing sanctions. Pupils know that staff care about them. Relationships between pupils and staff are strong. Pupils feel safe in school. They are confident that staff will deal with instances of bullying swiftly. Leaders have constructed a curriculum that meets pupils’ needs. It is ambitious and blends academic study with vocational courses well. Leaders have placed numeracy and literacy at the heart of their plans. Staff work with each pupil on a curriculum that challenges and interests them. Staff celebrate pupils’ successes.