Most pupils have experienced significant interruptions to their education before joining the school. Pupils are well cared for by expert staff at Banks House. Pupils learn to develop constructive relationships and get along well with those around them. Pupils settle into school well because they are taught to understand day-today routines. Pupils respond well to skilled adults’ firm, sensitive encouragement. Adults are attentive to each pupil’s needs. Staff are quick to step in and support pupils to manage their behaviour and emotions. Staff know the signs that show a pupil may be becoming anxious or unsettled and provide timely and effective support. Pupils communicate that they are safe, including from bullying. Staff go to considerable lengths to make sure that this is the case. Pupils show trust in the adults that work with them. While the quality of education is not yet good, pupils learn a recently altered and improving broad curriculum. Pupils show interest and enjoyment in what they study. They gain important knowledge of life skills and the local community through an increasing variety of sensory and outdoor activities. This prepares pupils to take important small steps towards becoming more independent in their lives.