Pupils are happy and flourish at this school. They attend regularly, learn in an atmosphere that is calm, and feel safe and secure. This is because pupils are well cared for by staff who enjoy working at the school. Leaders and staff strive to achieve the very best for pupils. Staff discuss bullying with pupils, so they are aware of what to look out for. Pupils behave well and bullying is rare. Support for pupils in lessons is a consistent feature across the school. Pupils are grouped to ensure that the different learning ‘pathways’ they are on meet their individual education, social and communication needs. The curriculum is adapted accordingly, and they become increasingly confident learners over time. Pupils are taught to communicate effectively and practise the social skills they need to use daily. Leaders provide a wide variety of activities and experiences to broaden and enhance learning, including visits to the recycling centre and garden centres. Leaders make sure that there are strong links between school and home. Parents and carers are positive about the school. A typical comment from parents was, ‘Russet House School is the best thing that happens in my life for me and my son. I’m very happy with school and with the teachers.’