http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/news-and-media.xmlLatest news and media from the eduacation sectoren-gb09 Mar 201015Randstad Educationhttp://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/rss-feeds.aspxMore men should be encouraged to become primary teachers, it has been suggested.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/228-primary-school-teacher-gender-balance-is-very-important.aspx09 Mar 2010Teacher recruitmentOfqual has said the government's flagship diploma courses are not challenging children.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/224-diplomas-too-easy,-ofqual-states.aspx05 Mar 2010Secondary SchoolsAn increasing number of men are applying to become primary school teachers.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/225-male-teacher-training-applications-up-50.aspx05 Mar 2010Teacher recruitmentThe policy of excusing difficult children from school should be abolished.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/226-school-exclusions-not-working.aspx05 Mar 2010Government education policyThe government has announced training support for teachers who want to work with severely disabled children.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/227-trainee-teaching-support-announced-by-government.aspx05 Mar 2010Teacher trainingTory plans to quickly pave the way for more academies if it wins the election should not be rushed.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/223-conservatives-academy-plans-should-not-be-rushed,-union-states.aspx04 Mar 2010Teaching UnionsIt has emerged that exam regulator Ofqual downgraded GCSE results last summer.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/219-teachers-gcse-science-predictions-ignored.aspx03 Mar 2010Secondary SchoolsNew tools used in today's schools will be showcased by children at the Education Show.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/220-children-to-showcase-cool-schools-at-the-education-show.aspx03 Mar 2010Teaching AssistantsA new report from the Sutton Trust has revealed comprehensive schools are ignoring socially deprived children.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/221-comprehensives-selecting-children-from-affluent-backgrounds.aspx03 Mar 2010Primary SchoolsThe government's education watchdog has warned that science is being hampered by ineffective teaching.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/222-ofsted-ineffective-teaching-deprives-science-curriculum.aspx03 Mar 2010Secondary SchoolsCareers education programmes being provided by schools have been praised.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/215-head-teachers-praised-for-career-guidance.aspx02 Mar 2010Head-teachersThe new Curriculum for Excellence could be delayed as Scottish secondary schools are not ready.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/216-scottish-teachers-to-ask-for-curriculum-implementation-delay.aspx02 Mar 2010Secondary SchoolsA teaching union has faulted plans by the Conservatives to expand the academies programmes.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/217-tory-academy-plans-unbelievable.aspx02 Mar 2010City academiesScience authorities have been advised to understand what makes young people tick to boost take-up.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/218-connect-with-young-people,-science-authorities-urged.aspx02 Mar 2010Secondary SchoolsThe Trades Union Congress has said teachers give away a lot of hours in overtime.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/211-teachers-overtime-habits-revealed.aspx01 Mar 2010Teaching UnionsThe Conservative party will expand the academies programme if it wins the next election.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/212-tories-to-accelerate-academies-programme.aspx01 Mar 2010City academiesThe Association of School and College Leaders has opposed suggestions for more maths in sciences.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/213-raise-science-interest,-not-standards,-teaching-union-states.aspx01 Mar 2010Teaching UnionsNew powers for parents to dismiss school leaders will have mixed benefits.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/214-parents-power-of-dismissal-could-lead-to-destabilisation.aspx01 Mar 2010Head-teachersThe General teaching Council for Scotland is being empowered to conduct regular skills checks.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/207-skills-checks-for-scottish-teachers.aspx27 Feb 2010Teacher trainingLocal authorities have been accused of failing to report incompetent teachers.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/208-councils-failing-to-report-incompetent-teachers.aspx27 Feb 2010Teacher trainingThe Science and Learning Expert Group has called for more maths to be integrated into science.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/209-more-mathematics-should-be-integrated-into-science-studies,-report-states.aspx27 Feb 2010Government education policyFrench, German and Spanish teachers could get more job opportunities thanks to a new campaign.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/210-languages-campaign-could-spur-teaching-jobs.aspx27 Feb 2010Secondary SchoolsA Higher Education mentoring champion has been appointed to raise student aspirations.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/203-higher-education-mentoring-champion-to-raise-aspirations.aspx25 Feb 2010Further EducationThe government has announced new Accredited Schools quality mark-holders.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/204-accredited-schools-quality-mark-holders-announced.aspx25 Feb 2010Government education policyOutdoor learning has been recommended due to its potential benefits to children.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/205-expert-recommends-outdoor-learning.aspx25 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsGraduates have been told to change their perceptions about teaching salaries and opportunities.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/206-tda-teachers-salaries-and-career-prospects-good.aspx25 Feb 2010Teacher recruitmentTeachers and early years professionals are being ignored when it comes to training, a report has stated.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/199-early-years-teachers-missing-out-on-training-opportunities.aspx24 Feb 2010Nursery SchoolsScottish education secretary Michael Russell has outlined plans to boost education provision.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/200-scottish-teachers-to-get-real-support-from-government.aspx24 Feb 2010Teacher trainingSchools in the UK have been damaged by targets and league tables, according to the Sun.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/201-targets-and-league-tables-have-ruined-schools.aspx24 Feb 2010Secondary SchoolsTwo schools have received funding for National Challenge Trust transformation.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/202-community-schools-get-1m-cash-injection.aspx24 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsThe rumoured impending closure of a teacher training university department has raised concerns.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/195-scottish-teacher-training-threatened-by-looming-school-closure.aspx23 Feb 2010Teacher trainingThe Skills Commission inquiry has called for an overhaul of vocational teaching.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/196-vocation-teachers-deserve-respect,-report-states.aspx23 Feb 2010Secondary SchoolsThere is an urgent need for asbestos management procedures in schools, the NUT has said.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/197-urgent-need-for-asbestos-management-in-schools.aspx23 Feb 2010Teaching UnionsUniversities could struggle with service provision thanks to budgetary cuts.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/198-teacher-training-could-be-hampered-by-higher-education-budget-cuts.aspx23 Feb 2010Further EducationMaking skirts mandatory may be outlawed in schools.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/191-school-girls-to-have-choice-over-skirts.aspx22 Feb 2010Government education policyProfessionals planning to become teachers in Australia could be fast-tracked to the classroom.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/192-australian-teacher-training-plan-to-fast-track-career-changers.aspx22 Feb 2010Educating overseasSchools across the UK are not following asbestos health and safety regulations.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/193-report-faults-schools-for-asbestos-risks.aspx22 Feb 2010Head-teachersA surge in university applications is down to the success of schools and colleges.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/194-schools-and-colleges-responsible-for-surge-in-university-applications.aspx22 Feb 2010Teaching UnionsBritish universities are home to an increasing number of mature students.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/189-career-changers-will-be-at-home-in-universities.aspx20 Feb 2010Teacher trainingPersonal accountabilities in the education sector make it the most responsible profession in England.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/190-teaching-most-accountable-profession.aspx20 Feb 2010Teacher trainingTeachers and school leaders are invited to a series of conferences on racism.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/187-racism-conference-to-give-tips-to-teachers-and-school-leaders.aspx18 Feb 2010Head-teachersPlans to allow public sector workers to run their own co-operatives have been questioned by teachers.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/188-teachers-suspicious-of-tories-co-operatives-plan.aspx18 Feb 2010Teaching UnionsTeachers are being offered discounted professional development courses.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/185-professional-development-courses-being-offered-to-teachers.aspx17 Feb 2010Teacher trainingA campaign to boost take-up of extended services has been launched by the government.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/186-schools-to-promote-extended-services.aspx17 Feb 2010Government education policySchools are encouraging pupils to opt for vocational subjects in a bid to improve league table rankings.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/182-teachers-using-vocational-subjects-to-improve-schools-gcses-standings.aspx16 Feb 2010Secondary SchoolsMore than ten thousand training opportunities for maths specialists are to be created by the government.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/183-government-to-train-13,000-maths-specialists.aspx16 Feb 2010Teacher trainingUnderstanding the acronyms and terminology used in teaching is vital for a successful career.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/184-know-the-lingo-to-be-a-successful-teacher,-expert-states.aspx16 Feb 2010Supply teachersMathematics knowledge among the country's primary school teachers is wanting, according to a new study.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/179-primary-school-teachers-fail-straightforward-maths-questions.aspx15 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsYouth unemployment threatens to prevent thousands of aspiring teachers from realising their dreams.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/180-uk-could-lose-62k-teachers-to-youth-unemployment.aspx15 Feb 2010Teacher recruitmentParents will be required to commit to school behaviour policies before their child is admitted.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/181-school-behaviour-policies-could-help-reduce-disruptions.aspx15 Feb 2010Government education policyAn expert has called for early education on nutrition to encourage healthy eating.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/176-more-nutrition-awareness-could-spur-teaching-vacancies.aspx12 Feb 2010Government education policyA teaching union has said that improvements in state schools could eliminate need for grammar schools.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/177-good-state-schools-negate-need-for-grammar-schools.aspx12 Feb 2010Teaching UnionsThe government should allow schools across the country to offer IGCSEs, education experts have said.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/178-government-urged-to-allow-igcses.aspx12 Feb 2010Government education policyShelter Offshore says that that teaching abroad is an attractive option. http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/174-teachers-are-tempted-by-a-better-quality-of-living-overseas.aspx11 Feb 2010Teacher recruitmentAdam Ingram says that there are individuals and organisations who exploit the internet.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/175-internet-safety-training-to-be-given-to-teachers.aspx11 Feb 2010Government education policySmaller classroom sizes are required to boost education delivery, unions have said.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/171-northern-ireland-teaching-unions-call-for-smaller-classrooms.aspx11 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsA £20 million investment in new Foundation Learning has been announced by the government.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/172-foundation-learning-scheme-could-create-teaching-jobs.aspx11 Feb 2010Government education policyThe majority of the public are in favour of grammar schools.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/173-grammar-school-support-increasing.aspx11 Feb 2010Private SchoolsPeter Mandelson has defended the government's plan to slash spending.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/168-university-teaching-jobs-are-to-be-cut.aspx09 Feb 2010Government education policyThe new scheme allows students to use computer games and the internet to learn.
http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/169-school-implements-radical-new-teaching-methods.aspx09 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsThe Behaviour in Scottish Schools 2009 found that students are less willing to interact with teachers and fellow classmates.
http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/170-study-accuses-students-of-being-too-passive.aspx09 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsThe TDA said that black and ethnic minority teachers are underrepresented in the region.
http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/165-north-west-universities-support-teacher-equality-campaign.aspx09 Feb 2010Teacher recruitmentThe ATL survey found that 49 per cent of teachers said they had not had enough training to deal with bad student behaviour.
http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/166-teachers-do-not-feel-able-to-deal-with-classroom-violence.aspx09 Feb 2010Teacher trainingThe Commons Children, Schools and Families Select Committee hopes to recruit the most capable teachers.
http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/167-mps-ask-for-fundamental-changes-to-teacher-recruitment.aspx09 Feb 2010Teacher recruitmentMore students were caught cheating in examinations last year.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/162-rise-in-examination-irregularities-highlighted-by-ofqual.aspx05 Feb 2010Secondary SchoolsGroups of teachers and parents are preparing to set up independent state-funded schools under a new administration.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/163-parents-and-teachers-preparing-for-autonomous-state-school-launches.aspx05 Feb 2010Independent SchoolsThe education spending gap between England and Wales is 'scandalous', according to a union.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/164-union-horrified-at-wales-england-education-spending-gap.aspx05 Feb 2010Teaching UnionsTalented teachers are being prevented from ascending the career ladder by discrimination and stereotyping.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/159-discrimination-barring-teachers-from-ascending-to-headships.aspx05 Feb 2010Head-teachersChildren have chosen X Factor judge Cheryl Cole as the ideal school teacher.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/160-cheryl-cole-the-ideal-school-teacher.aspx05 Feb 2010Teaching AssistantsScottish Borders Council is planning to save millions through early retirement.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/161-scottish-council-to-initiate-early-teacher-retirement.aspx05 Feb 2010Teacher recruitmentA new survey has revealed that children believe at least one of their teachers is an alien.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/156-children-believe-there-is-an-alien-in-the-teachers-staff-room.aspx03 Feb 2010Head-teachersFemale teachers find teaching mathematics comfortable as they can apply real-life situations to it, according to an expert.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/157-female-teachers-very-comfortable-with-maths.aspx03 Feb 2010Teacher trainingThe National Association for Primary Education has said children should not be pushed out of primary school early.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/158-june-secondary-school-start-absurd.aspx03 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsInconsistencies in the A-level and AS-level grades have been highlighted by education experts.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/154-a-level-examination-standards-low,-campaign-body-states.aspx03 Feb 2010Secondary SchoolsSchools are struggling to fill head teacher posts despite high salaries.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/155-head-teacher-vacancies-go-unfilled.aspx03 Feb 2010School staff shortagesNational tests for 11-year olds should be replaced with the Scottish model, an expert has said.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/151-sats-a-massive-disservice-to-schools.aspx01 Feb 2010Teaching UnionsA new study has revealed that female teachers afraid of mathematics can transfer their anxiety to girls.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/152-female-teachers-can-influence-math-underachievement-in-girls.aspx01 Feb 2010Primary SchoolsEducation experts have called for a system change in which children start school in June.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/153-experts-call-for-june-secondary-school-start.aspx01 Feb 2010Secondary SchoolsThe Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says it will not employ teachers who are without a degree.



http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/149-tda-insists-further-education-staff-can-not-teach-in-schools.aspx30 Jan 2010Government education policyA career management firm has named teaching as the top career path of this year. http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/150-teaching-named-as-top-career-for-2010.aspx30 Jan 2010Teacher recruitmentA government survey has found that Scottish primary teachers consistently overestimate the talents of their pupils.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/147-new-report-casts-doubt-on-standard-of-scottish-primary-school-teaching.aspx29 Jan 2010Government education policyRecent university graduates are being enticed to leave home by teaching opportunities abroad.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/148-graduates-see-teaching-overseas-as-solution-to-unemployment-woes.aspx29 Jan 2010Teaching overseasA new report claims that the number of violent incidents in Scottish schools climbed last year.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/145-scottish-schools-experience-increase-in-violence.aspx28 Jan 2010Schools and recruitmentAn increasing number of American teachers are looking overseas to find employment.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/146-recession-makes-us-teachers-search-abroad.aspx28 Jan 2010Teachers and teachingTeachers in England could boycott national tests as calls for abolition increase.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/143-teachers-to-be-balloted-over-sats.aspx26 Jan 2010Teaching UnionsTeachers are to provide lessons on how to cope with sexual pressure and relationships.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/144-ed-balls-steps-up-sex-education-in-schools.aspx26 Jan 2010Government education policyFears over being perceived to be biased are preventing teachers from delivering citizenship lessons.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/140-teachers-shunning-citizenship-lessons.aspx25 Jan 2010Secondary SchoolsThe Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association is asking members not to intervene in school fights.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/141-teachers-warned-not-to-intervene-in-playground-brawls.aspx25 Jan 2010Teaching UnionsA University of Coventry survey into the effect of texting on spelling is 'not conclusive'http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/142-textism-survey-not-conclusive.aspx25 Jan 2010Primary SchoolsPlans to attract bright candidates into teaching could lock out potentially good professionals.
http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/137-conservative-plans-could-bar-potentially-good-teachers.aspx25 Jan 2010Teaching UnionsUp to seven high schools in Wales are threatened with closure, jeopardising teaching jobs.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/138-teaching-union-opposes-proposed-welsh-high-school-closures.aspx25 Jan 2010Secondary SchoolsAn increasing number of parents are signing their children up for private tuition.http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/article/139-tuition-trend-could-create-teaching-jobs.aspx25 Jan 2010Supply teachers