http://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/news-and-media/secondary-schools.xmlLatest news for Secondary Schools from Randstad Educationen-gb09 Mar 201015Randstad Educationhttp://www.randstadeducation.co.uk/rss-feeds.aspxOfqual 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 SchoolsIt 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 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 SchoolsThe 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 SchoolsScience 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 SchoolsFrench, 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 SchoolsSchools 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 SchoolsThe 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 SchoolsSchools 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 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 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 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 SchoolsFears 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 SchoolsUp 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 Schools