We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
School performance of disadvantaged pupils has, for the most part, been improving. The trend is less clear for the gap between these pupils and their peers. Read
Education
CIPD says 58.8% of graduates are in non-graduate roles, but this is based on an old survey. Read
Education
Based on the available data, just under 45% of open mainstream free schools are in areas ranked as in the 30% most deprived. Read
Education
Compared to 14 other countries in a survey, England's children were some of the least happy on specific aspects such as their relationship with teachers and self-confidence. Read
Education
By the start of the 2014/15 academic year (September 2014), 75% of open or approved free schools were in areas with an expected need, according to analysis by the Department for Education (DfE). Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government is scrapping maintenance grants, replacing them with larger loans. What effect will this have? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The now-defunct Kids Company claimed to be helping 36,000 people in 2015—the same number it claimed to help in 2011. Does this add up? Read
Education
It's too early to say exactly how many schools will count as 'coasting' under the government's new definition, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. Read
Education
The government says it's increased funding for early help for vulnerable children, but charities say funding is down. It depends on what services you count. Read
Education
What impact are increasing pupil numbers having on infant class sizes? Taking into account both lawfully and unlawfully large classes, there are growing numbers with 31 or more pupils. Read
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