Pupils at Waterfront UTC are treated with respect. Their voices are heard and valued. As one pupil told the lead inspector, ‘We are not treated as numbers here; we are treated as individual people.’ Pupils are enthusiastic about learning. They enjoy studying the construction and engineering specialisms. Pupils are rightly proud to attend a school that prepares them well for the future. Pupils develop independence and maturity. They behave well in lessons and at break and lunchtimes. Staff have high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour. Occasionally, pupils need reminders about the expectations, but they respond well to them. Pupils treat others respectfully, including staff and visitors. Bullying incidents are taken seriously and are dealt with effectively. As a result, pupils, as well as students in the sixth form, are happy and feel safe. Pupils have plenty of opportunities to explore future careers. Importantly, they benefit from the regular contact they have with local employers who come into school. This helps to inspire them and to think about the types of jobs they could pursue. It also helps with their learning. Work experience opportunities give pupils a chance to see what it is like to enter the world of work.