At Greenside School pupils feel safe and happy. They develop their communication skills well. Many use signs and symbols to communicate what they want or need. This helps them move towards being independent and make their own choices. Pupils have individual programmes to meet their needs. Staff have high expectations and a good understanding of how pupils feel. They use this knowledge to help pupils learn well. Pupils access a variety of opportunities to develop and practise their skills in the community outside the school. Pupils are polite and well behaved. Bullying is rare. Pupils learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour so that they can join in with a wide variety of activities. Staff are always around to help if needed. Parents appreciate the regular online contact through the school’s system of sharing information. As one parent stated: ‘My son thrives at Greenside. He is constantly achieving and making us proud. My son is happy in school, obviously feels safe and misses school in the holidays!’ By the time they leave school pupils gain the skills and knowledge needed to become confident and independent in their learning. After pupils leave Greenside, they all go to further education placements.