Pupils enjoy coming to Greenside School. They appreciate the warm welcome they receive from staff when they arrive in the morning. This helps pupils to quickly settle into class. Staff are attentive to pupils’ specific needs. They have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. This helps pupils to be ready to learn. Pupils value making new friends. They enjoy talking about books on the way to visit the library in a local secondary school. Lunchtime is a positive time of the day. Some pupils chat while sitting together to eat their lunch. Others eagerly look forward to playing their favourite card games with staff. All of this builds the positive relationships that exist here. Pupils build their confidence through the school’s well-considered personal, social, health and economic curriculum. Integral to much of this is the individualised swimming sessions all pupils receive. This is a highlight of the week for many pupils. These life skills are further enhanced through the opportunities pupils have when visiting the local community. Residential trips or catching the bus to the supermarket helps to teach pupils important social skills. This prepares pupils well for life after school.