Pupils arrive happily at Lansdowne School each day. They know that they will be safe and well cared for by staff who know them very well. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They skilfully help pupils to access the broad and interesting curriculum on offer. Staff also help pupils to be positive about their future life. They work hard to find ways of developing pupils’ independence. Pupils achieve a range of qualifications during their time at school. Leaders make sure that pupils get the help they need from a range of professionals, including therapists. Staff help pupils to develop their communication skills well. Pupils grow in confidence in talking about themselves and their learning as they progress through the school. For example, school council members talk confidently about changes they want to make at school. Pupils understand the school rules and the consequences of breaking them. They value the rewards they get for achievement or for good behaviour. For example, they enjoy ‘spending’ their reward points in the tuck shop. Staff manage pupils’ behaviour very well. They have pupils’ best interests and safety at the heart of everything they do. Bullying rarely happens. Pupils said that they trust adults to sort it out if it does.