Staff at Cornfields put the school’s motto, ‘Improving life chances’, into practice superbly. Pupils work hard in a calm and friendly environment. They achieve this because staff understand and address their needs exceptionally well. Adults make sure that each pupil gains the knowledge they need to succeed academically. Alongside this, adults teach pupils the personal, social and communication skills that will help them to succeed in the wider world. Pupils who join the school typically have severe anxiety and often have troubled backgrounds. Many have previously been excluded or missed long periods of their education. Cornfields gives everyone a fresh start. Staff identify pupils’ specific needs. Their calm and patient approach helps pupils to minimise their anxieties and manage their behaviours. Consequently, pupils’ attendance improves significantly. Pupils see school as a safe, secure place. They enjoy school and attend very regularly. Pupils develop positive, respectful relationships with adults and form friendships with each other. These are huge achievements. Bullying behaviour is not tolerated. One parent reflected the views of many when they said, ‘My child is now focused on education and has made amazing progress. Seeing my child happy whilst attending school is a wonderful sight.’