Parents are rightly effusive about the transformation they have seen, with one describing the school as being ‘worlds apart’ from the recent past, with ‘a positive, happy and settled atmosphere’. The culture has been reset so that, as another parent explained, there is ‘kindness, but with clear boundaries and expectations’ from early years upwards. The mutually agreed school values of courage, responsibility and compassion set the tone and permeate daily life. Classrooms are calm and industrious. Typically, pupils listen carefully and work hard, building their knowledge and skills over time. They learn to have a go and keep trying. A range of activities beyond the classroom gives pupils opportunities to try new things or become more proficient. Much-anticipated outdoor activities take them out of their comfort zone and teach important life skills. Sporting events with other schools are popular. Pupils develop the confidence to do the right thing, and ‘stand firm’, for themselves and others in and beyond school. When occasionally needed, a gentle reminder to make a better choice invariably does the trick. Pupils are at ease talking about difference and the importance of treating everyone equally and with respect. Older pupils take their various leadership responsibilities and contributions to school life seriously.