Pupils soon get into positive routines in this school. Many have had discouraging experiences at their previous schools. Some do not think that education will make a difference to them and help them to have a successful life. However, the proprietor and staff team do not give up on them. Staff believe in every pupil’s potential. They understand how to support them and get them back on track. The school’s aim is to ensure that all pupils will get an apprenticeship or go into employment. The school’s specialised focus on motor mechanics and welding gives pupils a realistic goal that they can achieve. In this way, many pupils sustain their motivation and become more resilient. Pupils clearly feel secure in the calm teaching rooms and workshops. Most meet the school’s high expectations of their behaviour. They know that any bad language will get a friendly but firm reminder from staff. If bullying happens, staff get pupils to see that what they see as banter is actually hurtful or potentially threatening. However, it is still early days for the school. Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are not consistently good and some do not attend as often as they should.