Pupils enjoy coming to Sutherland House School. Pupils say they are happy. Pupils enjoy their lessons. Pupils say that they trust the adults in the school to help them and keep them safe. Pupils study a broad range of subjects. Supporting pupils to communicate is central to the curriculum. Teachers do this in different ways, including by pictures and phonics. Pupils learn that their opinion and choices matter. Staff often use the interests of pupils to engage them in lessons, for example by looking at rockets in science or creating giant sweets in art. Pupils behave well in the school. Pupils want to learn. Pupils understand the difference between unkind behaviour and behaviours rooted in their autism spectrum disorder. Staff in the school know exactly when pupils need help with their behaviour, consequently pupils are well supported. Pupils say there is little or no bullying in the school. Sometimes, pupils are able to control and design the classroom around them. Pupils enjoy learning outside of lessons. The ‘feel-good’ Friday lessons include things like mindfulness and yoga. There are many different ways for pupils to experience the world. For example, outside visitors have brought in a range of exotic animals. Pupils go on trips to places such as Wollaton Park and Leicester Science Museum.