New leaders have raised the expectations for what pupils can achieve at Leycroft Academy. They are creating a new curriculum to meet the school’s ambition to ‘enable pupils to understand the wider world around them and discover the talents within’. However, this is in the early stages. There is still more work needed to ensure that all pupils’ learning needs are well understood and supported. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive. Staff are caring and supportive and want the best for pupils. Pupils are safe. Staff know how to quickly raise any concerns. The school has recently introduced newly agreed systems to support pupils’ communication needs. Staff are supported by trained ‘communication champions’ who support in identifying systems for individual pupils. However, some staff do not always implement the agreed strategies. This means that pupils are not always able to communicate what they need. Consequently, this leads to low-level behaviours in classrooms, as sometimes pupils become unsettled. Leaders are ambitious for what they want pupils to achieve in their personal development. This is beginning to be realised. Pupils celebrate a wide range of festivals. They learn about different faiths and religions. Special visitors come into school. Plans are now in place to give pupils experiences within the wider community.