The current national curriculum requirements in England do not allow schools to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils, especially those with SEND and English as an additional language, school leaders have said.

A survey involving almost 1,200 schools leaders from across England found that many believe the system is holding back a number of pupil groups, including those with SEND, those with English as an additional language (EAL), and those with an aptitude for vocational subjects.

The results found that 68 per cent of the school leaders felt that they lack the support needed to deliver the best outcomes for SEND children.

Meanwhile, 56 per cent said this was the case for children with EAL and 43 per cent felt the same for children with an aptitude for vocational study or technical subjects.

Overall, 79 per cent of the school leaders feel that the current curriculum requirements do not allow them to achieve the best outcomes for all of the pupils in their schools.

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