Pupils say that they feel safe. Staff are very caring and supportive. Most pupils appreciate the help staff give them. Staff understand pupils’ individual needs well. They are very aware of the difficulties pupils experience. They offer a nurturing approach to help pupils understand themselves. There are lots of adults available to support pupils at all times. Pupils know staff will look after them and encourage them to try to achieve their best. Most pupils say that staff are helping them to manage their emotions. Pupils are engaging more now with their education than they have previously, before joining the school. Staff offer safe spaces and time for pupils to regulate their behaviour. For most pupils, this results in improvements in their behaviour and attendance. Most pupils say that if bullying happens, staff will deal with it quickly and effectively. There is an ambitious curriculum in place that supports pupils at their particular stage of learning. The school ensures that the curriculum begins to fill any gaps in pupils’ knowledge. Staff are committed to ensuring that all pupils are able to read and that they develop a love for reading. As a result, most older pupils achieve success in recognised qualifications.