<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest news for Primary Schools from Randstad Education</title><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.xml</link><description>Latest news for Primary Schools from Randstad Education</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>28 Jul 2010</lastBuildDate><ttl>15</ttl><copyright>Randstad Education</copyright><docs>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/rss-feeds.aspx</docs><item><title>Primary school teacher set for retirement</title><description>Jill King spent almost 26 years at Neroche Primary School.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/642-primary-school-teacher-set-for-retirement.aspx</link><pubDate>26 Jul 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Teaching assistants accuse council of wrongdoings</title><description>Sheffield council has been accused of behaving improperly by teaching assistants.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/643-teaching-assistants-accuse-council-of-wrongdoings.aspx</link><pubDate>26 Jul 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Guernsey students teaching internet safety</title><description>Guernsey primary school children have been given lessons from secondary school students about staying safe online.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/607-guernsey-students-teaching-internet-safety.aspx</link><pubDate>13 Jul 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Evolution 'should be taught to all primary pupils'</title><description>According to leading scientists and academics, evolution should be taught to all primary school pupils in the UK.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/536-evolution-should-be-taught-to-all-primary-pupils.aspx</link><pubDate>21 Jun 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>School to teach World Cup-themed lessons</title><description>Ledley King's former school is to teach World Cup-themed lessons to its pupils.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/515-school-to-teach-world-cup-themed-lessons.aspx</link><pubDate>14 Jun 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Ofsted report praises school's healthy living ethos</title><description>The education watchdog has heaped praise on the school for its healthy living ethos.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/505-ofsted-report-praises-schools-healthy-living-ethos.aspx</link><pubDate>09 Jun 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school teachers to benefit from reduced class sizes</title><description>A large number of teachers in North Ayrshire will have classes of less than 18 students.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/492-primary-school-teachers-to-benefit-from-reduced-class-sizes.aspx</link><pubDate>04 Jun 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Teacher ambition and drive commended by Ofsted inspectors</title><description>Pupil behaviour and safeguarding procedures were deemed to be outstanding at Whittington Primary.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/486-teacher-ambition-and-drive-commended-by-ofsted-inspectors.aspx</link><pubDate>03 Jun 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>New classrooms for two Derbyshire primary schools</title><description>Derbyshire County Council is providing funds to help schools short on space.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/481-new-classrooms-for-two-derbyshire-primary-schools.aspx</link><pubDate>02 Jun 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Ofsted praises Tatworth Primary School</title><description>Ofsted inspectors have described aspects of Tatworth Primary School as &quot;fantastic&quot;.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/471-ofsted-praises-tatworth-primary-school.aspx</link><pubDate>28 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Portsmouth school heavily criticised by Ofsted</title><description>Ofsted has criticised Somers Park Primary School for being too slow in making improvements.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/466-portsmouth-school-heavily-criticised-by-ofsted.aspx</link><pubDate>27 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school urged to make 'significant improvements'</title><description>Sutton C of E Primary School has been urged to make &quot;significant improvements&quot; by Ofsted inspectors.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/454-primary-school-urged-to-make-significant-improvements.aspx</link><pubDate>24 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Head teacher reflects on 'good' Ofsted report</title><description>Lucy Wayman has thanked the parents and carers of the students for their contribution towards the 'good' Ofsted report.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/448-head-teacher-reflects-on-good-ofsted-report.aspx</link><pubDate>20 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school praised by Ofsted inspectors</title><description>Inspectors from the education watchdog have praised successful efforts to improve standards at Holway Park Community Primary School.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/443-primary-school-praised-by-ofsted-inspectors.aspx</link><pubDate>19 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Head teacher voices anger at Ofsted inspection</title><description>Abbey Primary has been labelled &quot;inadequate&quot; by Ofsted because of a paperwork error.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/439-head-teacher-voices-anger-at-ofsted-inspection.aspx</link><pubDate>18 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Devon primary school praised for its rapid improvement</title><description>A primary school in Devon has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its rapid improvement.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/436-devon-primary-school-praised-for-its-rapid-improvement.aspx</link><pubDate>17 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Great Yarmouth infant school is making 'good' progress</title><description>Ofsted inspectors have said that good progress at Southtown Infant School is matched by a determination to make it even better.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/428-great-yarmouth-infant-school-is-making-good-progress.aspx</link><pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school praised for recent improvement</title><description>Danesholme Junior School has been praised for its hard work since a new head teacher took the helm last year.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/430-primary-school-praised-for-recent-improvement.aspx</link><pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Majority of Yeovil primary schools ignore Sats boycott</title><description>Most primary schools in the Yeovil area have decided to conduct the controversial SAT tests this week.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/431-majority-of-yeovil-primary-schools-ignore-sats-boycott.aspx</link><pubDate>14 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school criticised by Ofsted inspectors</title><description>Herman Primary School has been described as &quot;inadequate&quot; by Ofsted inspectors.<br/></description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/424-primary-school-criticised-by-ofsted-inspectors.aspx</link><pubDate>13 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Barrow Primary School is outstanding, say Ofsted inspectors</title><description>Ofsted inspectors have described Barrow Primary School as being &quot;outstanding&quot;.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/418-barrow-primary-school-is-outstanding-say-ofsted-inspectors.aspx</link><pubDate>12 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Stroud schools join Sats protests</title><description>Three primary schools are among those boycotting this week's national Sats tests.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/421-stroud-schools-join-sats-protests.aspx</link><pubDate>12 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>University professor supports Sats boycott</title><description>Professor Peter Tymms has given his support for the decision to boycott Sats exams.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/422-university-professor-supports-sats-boycott.aspx</link><pubDate>12 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Chelmsford primary school given 'outstanding' Ofsted report</title><description>Danbury Park Community Primary School provides its pupils with an &quot;outstanding&quot; education, according to Ofsted inspectors.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/414-chelmsford-primary-school-given-outstanding-ofsted-report.aspx</link><pubDate>11 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Strike action causes hundreds of pupils to miss exams</title><description>Strike action has meant that hundreds of primary schoolchildren in Bolton missed their SATs tests.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/415-strike-action-causes-hundreds-of-pupils-to-miss-exams.aspx</link><pubDate>11 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Secondary schools can 'learn lessons' from Welsh primary schools</title><description>According to Estyn, secondary schools should learn lessons from primary schools in Wales to stop pupils from falling behind in numeracy skills.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/416-secondary-schools-can-learn-lessons-from-welsh-primary-schools.aspx</link><pubDate>11 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Leicester primary school wins Quality award</title><description>Rowlatts Hill Primary School has been given the Basic Skills Primary Quality Mark.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/408-leicester-primary-school-wins-quality-award.aspx</link><pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school rated "good" by Ofsted inspectors</title><description>Woodcote Primary School has been rated &quot;good&quot; by Ofsted inspectors.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/410-primary-school-rated-good-by-ofsted-inspectors.aspx</link><pubDate>10 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Male teachers are 'returning to primary schools'</title><description>A growing number of men have expressed interest in becoming primary school teachers.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/405-male-teachers-are-returning-to-primary-schools.aspx</link><pubDate>07 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Twins get places at different primary schools</title><description>Two four-year-old twins have been handed places at primary schools 20 minutes apart.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/394-twins-get-places-at-different-primary-schools.aspx</link><pubDate>06 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school gains award for student progress</title><description>Students at a primary school in Leicester now meet the basic criteria for reading, writing, maths and IT.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/395-primary-school-gains-award-for-student-progress.aspx</link><pubDate>06 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>More primary school places set for Sheffield</title><description>A rise in the number of babies being born in Sheffield has led to the council gaining a government grant to boost primary school space.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/396-more-primary-school-places-set-for-sheffield.aspx</link><pubDate>06 May 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>New technologies are 'helping school teachers'</title><description>According to Sean Dodson, new technologies are helping to establish mobile learning as a teaching method in its own right.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/389-new-technologies-are-helping-school-teachers.aspx</link><pubDate>30 Apr 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Stockton primary schools get finance boost</title><description>Over &#163;10 million has been gained to support the development of seven primary schools in Stockton.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/313-stockton-primary-schools-get-finance-boost.aspx</link><pubDate>08 Apr 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Poor attendance for Fulham's primary school children</title><description>Hammersmith and Fulham Council is attempting to come up with innovative ways to ensure children do not miss school.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/320-poor-attendance-for-fulhams-primary-school-children.aspx</link><pubDate>08 Apr 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Teaching staff praised after strong inspection</title><description>Ofsted praised both the students and the teaching staff at St Peter's CofE Primary School in Brotton.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/297-teaching-staff-praised-after-strong-inspection.aspx</link><pubDate>02 Apr 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Teachers threaten further strikes at Liverpool primary school</title><description>Staff at Roscoe Primary School are unhappy about decisions to cut teaching jobs because of budget limitations.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/285-teachers-threaten-further-strikes-at-liverpool-primary-school.aspx</link><pubDate>31 Mar 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Permanent team of teachers key for improving primary school</title><description>A Leicester primary school is looking to battle back after an inadequate Ofsted inspection.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/262-permanent-team-of-teachers-key-for-improving-primary-school.aspx</link><pubDate>24 Mar 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Teachers to help spot top sporting talent in the playground</title><description>People working in teaching jobs are perfectly-placed to spot the next generation of Paralympians, Sport England believes.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/246-teachers-to-help-spot-top-sporting-talent-in-the-playground.aspx</link><pubDate>17 Mar 2010</pubDate><category 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children.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/221-comprehensives-selecting-children-from-affluent-backgrounds.aspx</link><pubDate>03 Mar 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Expert recommends outdoor learning</title><description>Outdoor learning has been recommended due to its potential benefits to children.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/205-expert-recommends-outdoor-learning.aspx</link><pubDate>25 Feb 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Community schools get £1m cash injection</title><description>Two schools have received funding for National Challenge Trust transformation.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/202-community-schools-get-1m-cash-injection.aspx</link><pubDate>24 Feb 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Primary school teachers fail 'straightforward' maths questions</title><description>Mathematics knowledge among the country's primary school teachers is wanting, according to a new study.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/179-primary-school-teachers-fail-straightforward-maths-questions.aspx</link><pubDate>15 Feb 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Northern Ireland teaching unions call for smaller classrooms</title><description>Smaller classroom sizes are required to boost education delivery, unions have said.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/171-northern-ireland-teaching-unions-call-for-smaller-classrooms.aspx</link><pubDate>11 Feb 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>School implements radical new teaching methods</title><description>The new scheme allows students to use computer games and the internet to learn.<br/></description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/169-school-implements-radical-new-teaching-methods.aspx</link><pubDate>09 Feb 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Study accuses students of being 'too passive'</title><description>The Behaviour in Scottish Schools 2009 found that students are less willing to interact 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can transfer their anxiety to girls.</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/152-female-teachers-can-influence-math-underachievement-in-girls.aspx</link><pubDate>01 Feb 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item><item><title>Textism survey 'not conclusive'</title><description>A University of Coventry survey into the effect of texting on spelling is 'not conclusive'</description><link>http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/article/142-textism-survey-not-conclusive.aspx</link><pubDate>25 Jan 2010</pubDate><category domain="http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/about-us/news-and-events/primary-schools.aspx">Primary Schools</category></item></channel></rss>