Pupils are valued. Staff get to know them very well. Pupils trust staff to help them and to keep them safe. The school uses a ‘trauma-informed care’ approach to help pupils feel calm and ready for learning. This approach helps pupils to reflect on their responses to different emotions. They learn ways to make the right choices to keep themselves and others safe. Most pupils have previously missed long periods of education. Here, they get a chance to re-engage with learning. There is a broad and ambitious curriculum. Lessons are often on a one-to-one basis. Staff spark pupils’ curiosity through topics that interest them. Pupils relish applying their skills through themed learning opportunities. These include the recent forensic science event. Staff act swiftly to sort out incidents of poor behaviour and bullying. Pupils learn ways to understand and regulate their behaviour to behave well. They develop respect for others. There is a determined ambition to help pupils through ‘connection before correction’. The positive relationships between adults and pupils embody this vision. The school provides suitable activities to broaden pupils’ understanding of the world. Pupils develop life skills by learning financial management, cooking and taking part in visits in the local community. They work with others and apply their skills to solve problems together. Pupils particularly appreciate visiting the school’s woodland.