The Manchester Secondary PRU website explains that, "... When a pupil is having difficulties in a mainstream school and might be (or has been) permanently excluded they may be referred to the Pupil Referral Unit or PRU for short.  The PRU is a school. We teach the same National Curriculum and offer the same level of qualifications as a mainstream school. However, as well as the academic work we help pupils address their emotional and behavioural barriers to learning. We work with pupils “one to one” or in small groups to address their individual needs."  The Richmond Park Centre is one of a number of PRUs spread across the city.