Langside school is a very special place. It provides a first-rate holistic experience for pupils and caters for their special educational needs and/or disabilities and complex medical needs very well. Skilled staff meticulously timetable each day so that pupils have consistent and safe routines. Staff provide individualised curriculums that are rich and broad and facilitate pupils’ curiosity and engagement superbly. Pupils thrive here. Preparation for pupils’ next steps and their increased independence is prioritised right from the start. A wide range of well-thought-out experiences, including regular music, creative arts and outings to external clubs widen their experiences. The oldest pupils work towards the school’s ‘Our personal transition (OPT) award’, which is carefully crafted to develop pupils’ physical, social and emotional targets. For example, pupils embark on adventurous activities, a residential experience and charity work. The school prides itself on listening to parents and carers and seeking the views of the pupils. The school maximises pupils’ attendance, for example by ensuring that health and medical care and paediatric clinics happen on site. Parents are unanimous in noting the distinct difference the school’s coordinated approach makes every day to their child’s and their family’s lives. They love the warm atmosphere and the sincere care and ongoing support they receive from the whole staff team.