Pupils receive exceptional education and care at Banks House School. Staff possess a profound understanding of pupils’ complex needs. Pupils form deeply caring and supportive relationships with staff. They learn a wide range of communication methods tailored to their individual needs. This enables them to express their wants, needs and opinions effectively. This, in turn, helps staff to respond quickly to meet pupils’ needs. Pupils benefit from adults’ relentless drive to make sure that they are well cared for and supported to do well. The school’s ambitious, child-led curriculum and well-designed physical environment are instrumental in helping pupils to thrive. Pupils are given excellent support to manage their behaviour effectively. They thoroughly enjoy using their outdoor sensory space with crunchy bark flooring, cushions and a swing to use when they need to. Pupils engage in activities that are designed to closely meet their developmental needs. Pupils enjoy exploring objects on a sensory tray, developing their curiosity with water sprinklers, choosing and listening to music or kicking a football. They know they have the option to participate in trips such as swimming or horse riding. If they choose not to, staff quickly adapt their plans and provide equally beneficial activities for them.