This school provides strong support for pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), in a safe and nurturing environment. Staff prioritise pupils’ emotional well-being. Relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of this welcoming school. Pupils engage with their education because staff work closely with them to understand their specific needs. This is essential to improving pupils’ long-term prospects, as many pupils have had a very disruptive experience before joining this school. Pupils’ attitudes towards their education and behaviour improve significantly during their time here. Pupils behave well and this allows them to learn in a calm, orderly environment. They told inspectors that this helps them to concentrate on their learning. The school has high aspirations for pupils’ achievement. It has set out an ambitious curriculum for pupils. This is designed to give pupils the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in the future. In many ways, pupils achieve well. They are well prepared for their next steps. The school ensures that it prioritises pupils’ wider development. Pupils are given opportunities to learn about life in modern day Britain. In addition, the school ensures that pupils learn life skills such as budgeting or cooking to help prepare them for future independent living.