The priority at New Horizons Learning Centre is to support pupils to learn how to manage their social, emotional and mental health needs. Many pupils have struggled to cope in mainstream settings due to the complexity of these needs. Parents and carers speak highly of the transformation they see in their children once they settle and understand the school’s expectations. Parents describe how well staff understand their child and how enthusiastic staff are to ensure that pupils are well prepared for their next steps. The school works hard to do everything possible to ensure that pupils develop a sense of self and are optimistic for their futures. Pupils enjoy school, particularly practical activities such as science experiments and art projects. At times, incidents of challenging behaviour occur. Staff manage these in a calm and consistent way. At the heart of the school’s long-term aim is to support pupils to learn how to cope with their anxieties and how to communicate positively. Pupils recognise that, over time, staff do all they can to help them to learn how to become independent, confident young people.