Pupils are settling back into school life after the challenges of the pandemic and changes in leadership. However, no two days are the same at this school because of the unique characteristics of the pupils it serves. Almost all pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe in the care of the dedicated staff. Pupils attend this school because their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) mean that they find it hard to manage their behaviour. Pupils are responding well to a change of approach in helping them to behave well. The move away from sanctions and reprimands to repair and therapy is proving successful. Most pupils enjoy learning and playing together. They sometimes fall out, and are beginning to understand the difference between disagreements and bullying. Pupils know that if they are worried about anything, adults will help straightaway. Leaders and teachers want pupils to have a wide and varied understanding of the world and to be prepared for the next steps in their education. Adults help pupils to understand world events in an appropriate way and encourage them to take on responsibilities around the school. One parent told inspectors that, ‘Wolverdene is a lifeline not just to my son but us as a family.’