Everyone is made to feel welcome at the school. Pupils are safe. Staff go all out to ensure that the unique nature of each pupil is fully understood, and their voices are heard. Pupils have great confidence in the adults that care for them. A well-crafted transition programme ensures that pupils rebuild their trust in schooling. Their previous poor experiences are soon left behind. Pupils enjoy school and feel proud to be part of it. Adults work expertly with pupils to develop their social interactions. Pupils get along and say that disagreements are infrequent. On the rare occasion bullying happens it is dealt with swiftly. Pupils are nurtured exceptionally well to expand their horizons. Whether this is through art, food technology, learning Spanish, creative writing, tending to the pygmy goats and other animals on-site, doing horticulture or music, all pupils develop their character well. Pupils are well prepared for what comes next. Pupils gain the core knowledge and skills they need for future employment. All go on to study at college. Many follow highly individualised pathways. Pupils learn through a wide range of subjects. However, the range of qualifications available to pupils is not as extensive as it could be.