Parents and carers say this school changes the lives of their children. And they are right. Almost all pupils join the school after having previously been out of education for a long time. After some time at the school, pupils do well. They value staff’s hard work and attend more regularly. This school is ambitious and aspirational for its pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Adults are committed to helping pupils overcome their barriers to learning and succeed. The meaningful relationships successfully make these aims a reality. As a result, pupils re-engage in their education and learn to learn again. Care, nurture and a sense of belonging permeate every aspect of the school. There is a strong focus on pupils’ mental well-being after previous negative school experiences. Daily breakfast and lunches that all eat together help pupils gain a sense of belonging and feel part of the school community. Pupils say staff understand them and care about them. Pupils learn to behave well. Staff deal with any incidents of poor behaviour very effectively. All members of the school can explain their role in making Aspire AP School 2 a happy school.