We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
300 schools haven’t been inspected by Ofsted for a decade or more as they were last rated as outstanding, so don’t have to be inspected every five years. Read
Education
White applicants to Oxford University from the UK are twice as likely to be accepted as black applicants. Overall, 18% of undergraduates from the UK who took up their place at Oxford in 2017 were BME. Read
Education
4% of UK students who began their first UK university degree in 2016/17 were white, but white students are the least likely ethnic group to enter higher education. Read
Education
Oxford University students are most likely to be from Greater London. Read
Education
Explaining the Coalition and Conservative governments’ record on tuition fees, Education Maintenance Allowance, Sure Start, and school building. Read
Education
Politicians were accused of misrepresenting students’ finance options - so how does it work? Read
Education
Since 2012, £18,600 is the minimum income required to bring a non-EU partner to the UK. Read
Education
There are more children being “looked after” by their local authorities, which can mean they have been placed for adoption, fostered, and in some cases, placed with their parents. Read
Education
The criteria for receiving free school meals is changing Read
Education
How have rising tuition fees affected the number of people going to university, and has it put off those from disadvantaged backgrounds? Read
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