Pupils love attending Hillside. They arrive at school with a smile on their face, ready for the day ahead. Caring staff greet pupils with a warm welcome and a ‘good morning’. This helps pupils quickly settle into class and begin learning. Staff build incredibly positive relationships with pupils. They teach pupils how to become more independent and confident. Pupils show this independence when collecting their lunch from the dining hall before sitting down to eat with their friends. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are highly motivated to work hard, especially when they find work tricky. This helps pupils to reach the high expectations the school has of them. Consequently, pupils achieve well. A vast range of activities help pupils secure crucial life skills. Pupils gleefully accept these opportunities. Many happen in school, such as attending yoga classes or acting as sports leaders for younger pupils. Equally, pupils love to get out into the world around them. Pupils are proud to represent their school when travelling on the bus, shopping in the supermarket or taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. All of this prepares pupils very well for life after Hillside.