Pupils at Educate U know they have landed on their feet. Many have missed significant parts of their education and arrived feeling deflated and fed up. The school is a breath of fresh air to them. Here, pupils feel accepted, valued and cherished. At Educate U, pupils can be their authentic selves, safe in the knowledge that staff will catch them if they fall. As their self-worth and confidence grow, so does pupils’ hope for the future. Staff capitalise on this, helping pupils to work towards ambitious qualifications and career goals. Pupils beam with pride as they show off their writing, art and, more recently, their baking. Pupils at the school have often found it hard to make friends. Staff help pupils to be a good friend and to expect the same from others. Pupils are kind towards each other, despite their different interests, beliefs and appearances. Although they may fall out from time-to-time, their squabbles never escalate into bullying. Pupils know that a key worker is always on hand to help them overcome any worries or relationship issues. Pupils are confident that staff will support them and keep them safe, telling inspectors ‘they are on it.’