Pupils feel comfortable, valued and safe at this school. Despite the significant challenges that pupils have faced in their lives before joining the school, they quickly settle when they get here. Pupils build trusting relationships with staff. Over time, pupils attend school more often than they did at their previous setting. The school has high expectations of pupils’ social and academic achievement. There is a strong, shared commitment to making sure that pupils achieve everything of which they are capable. Pupils in key stages 1 and 2, and children in the early years, make positive progress through the carefully adapted curriculum and learn well. Through thoughtfully designed learning pathways, older pupils take qualifications in subjects that match their aspirations and ambitions. Pupils are supported to behave well. Staff help pupils to develop their ability to cope when feeling upset or angry. They spot any early signs that may suggest that pupils are struggling. They act swiftly to avoid pupils’ frustrations from escalating. Typically, classrooms are purposeful and calm. Pupils gain valuable experiences outside the classroom that support their social and physical development. For example, all primary-aged pupils regularly go swimming. Older pupils enjoy visiting the gym, cooking and coding. Pupils and their families value the school’s social events, such as bingo nights and a school disco. This helps pupils to develop a sense of belonging and self-confidence.