Pupils benefit from the specialist support and care they receive at this school. Many pupils have had difficult and varied educational experiences. They have complex needs which are well understood by the expertly trained staff at the school. The mutually warm and kind relationships between pupils and staff foster a strong sense of trust. As a result, pupils feel safe and secure enough to take part in lessons and learn. Pupils know the high ambitions leaders have for what they will achieve. Pupils respond well to this and, by Year 10, many of them have clear and ambitious plans for the next stage in their lives. Pupils value their learning, especially in English and mathematics. They know that working well with their teachers in these subjects will help them to achieve their goals. The school environment is mostly calm, both inside and outside of lessons. While disruptive behaviour is rare, sometimes pupils find it hard to regulate their emotions. When this happens, staff provide effective support to help pupils feel calm and safe. Bullying and unkind behaviour do not happen often. When they do, staff skilfully help pupils to understand the impact their words or actions may have on others.