Venture Learning offers pupils a calm, nurturing and stimulating environment in which to learn. Pupils feel safe and value the time they spend with staff talking about their lives and their concerns, as well as their learning. Pupils settle quickly at the school, achieve well and attend well. This is because the school focuses exceptionally well on understanding individual pupils’ educational needs as well as their social, emotional and mental health. Staff put in place highly personalised education, including the use of therapy and pastoral care that meet the needs of all pupils. Highly effective routines help pupils to learn and to build strong, trusting relationships with staff. Pupils are respectful of others and conduct themselves maturely around school. Staff notice when pupils experience distress and respond sensitively to pupils’ emotional needs. They are successful in helping pupils to manage their behaviour and feelings. One pupil commented on the impact the school has had on his life: ‘It’s a game changer for me. I get on with people.’ Pupils are challenged to do their best and demonstrate resilience when they find work hard. They thrive at this school and develop self-esteem and self-confidence.