Pupils at Mandeville School are happy and enthusiastic learners. They thrive here because their strengths and needs are fostered and supported by highly trained, knowledgeable teaching and support staff. The school works closely with a range of health experts and therapists to ensure pupils are physically and emotionally safe and ready to learn. Pupils rise to the school’s ambitious expectations for what they can achieve and do. Pupils behave very well. Over time, they become more settled and adept at managing their emotions. This is because staff and pupils work together to identify what makes pupils feel anxious or overstimulated and what can help them feel better. Pupils are empowered to have a voice. They are taught to express their thoughts, opinions and choices through a combination of voice, gestures, images or by referring to objects. Pupils benefit from a range of bespoke interventions that support their sensory and physical needs. For example, they might access aromatherapy and yoga sessions and work with clay in special art sessions. The school has ensured that the environment, including the hydro pool, sensory spaces, outside provision and specialist equipment, enhances pupils’ learning experiences. Every part of the school has been carefully designed with pupils’ specific needs in mind.