Care, hope and understanding surround the pupils at Summit School. ‘Learning to be all that you can be’ is more than a vision statement; staff see it instead as a call to action to change the lives of each young person in their care. From often very difficult and traumatic lives, Summit empowers a sense of ambition and belief for pupils who attend. Pupils often arrive at Summit with negative school experiences or significant trauma in their lives. Most arrive feeling that school is not something for them, or they feel let down by previous experiences or relationships. Summit works closely with parents, carers and pupils to overcome the barriers caused by a difficult growing-up journey. The school’s partnership with the clinical and care staff develops a strong understanding of the pupils’ mental health needs and the support they need for learning. Pupils are positive about the support and care they receive. Consequently, there is often a calm, purposeful, and productive environment. Lessons and therapy help pupils to regulate their feelings and manage their own emotions. Well-planned and considered visits to local parks or places of interest help to restore pupils’ relationships with the world around them and inspire awe and wonder.