Leaders are ambitious for their pupils and passionate about improving their life chances. These aims are realised well. Almost all pupils have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. They have either been excluded or had prolonged periods out of education. Pupils re-engage in learning, enjoy school again and begin attending regularly. They feel and are safe. Pupils build strong positive relationships with staff. This is because leaders focus on providing a nurturing and safe place for them. As a result, pupils’ behaviour improves. Pupils get on well with each other. Staff deal swiftly and effectively with any bullying that may occur. Leaders place emphasis on life skills and provide pupils with many varying opportunities to further their personal development. The school’s ‘green care and outdoor adventure curriculum’ ensures that pupils gain confidence and self-esteem and learn to take responsibility, for example for the school’s animals. Pupils enjoy this and flourish at the school. Leaders have ensured that all staff know every pupil and their passions. Staff use the information about pupils to ensure they have experiences in a range of possible future career paths. Some pupils complete motor mechanics or bricklaying courses. This ensures that pupils are well prepared for their next steps.