This is a school that feels like a family. Pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe because staff look after them. Staff know the pupils inside and out. They understand the complexity of pupils’ needs. As one pupil commented, ‘They just get me.’ As a result, staff get the best out of pupils. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils and want every one of them to be the best they can be. When pupils join the school, many have failed at their previous setting and have been out of education for some time. Pupils are often switched off from learning. Staff work tirelessly with pupils to re-engage them with their studies. Staff support pupils to manage their behaviour well by tailoring their approach to the individual needs of each pupil. Pupils respond to this. They take a real pride in their work and achieve well. Pupils are pleased when their classmates succeed and are proud of each other’s achievements. Staff help pupils to understand what appropriate behaviour looks like in preparation for life after school. Everyone is confident that there is no bullying in the school. Pupils are closely supervised so any fallouts between individuals are quickly sorted.