Additionally, boys are given the opportunity to partake in school trips, residential breaks, sports tournaments and alternative short courses in partnership with local youth agencies.

Horizons provide additional interventions for boys, allowing them to be able to access Lakeside School learning and teaching provision.

The residential house is open to boys from Monday through to Thursday during the school term time.

[9] Boys who are boarding at Lakeside School are supported by experienced care workers, opportunities to develop their social and independence skills.

Lakeside School use a points system linked to clear consequences and rewards in terms of managing boys' behaviour, with all staff at the school undertaking training which focuses primarily on understanding behaviour as a means of communication, focusing on de-escalation strategies and the correct measures to "hold" pupils for safety, when necessary.