We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
With predictions out last week that the number of school pupils will reach over 8 million by 2023, confusing figures have been reported on whether new places are up to standard. Read
Education
The NUT this morning warned of a looming teacher shortage if the government continues the policies which it says have contributed to today's strikes. Current numbers suggest otherwise, but it's possible that there aren't enough new teacher training entrants to meet the required target. Read
Education
The OECD has released figures on teachers' experience in the classroom, but there's been some confusion over the prevalence of abuse they're getting. Read
Education
In the midst of the row over free school funding, we take a look at some of the claims being made. Read
Education
The best universities were accepting more students from poor backgrounds in the 1960s, Boris Johnson has claimed. We look at the evidence. Read
Education
It's the first day of school and concerns over the shortage of primary school places have re-emerged. We look at how many schools and local education authorities are facing the "crisis". Read
Education
Last year early academies suffered a significant decline in their A-level performance, according to research carried out by the Independent. We look at just how significant this decline may be. Read
Education
Earlier this week, a think tank warned that there are areas of the UK where children are growing up without male contact. What's the evidence? Here's the first part of our series looking at the numbers. Read
Education
After childcare costs and ratios hit the headlines recently, Full Fact takes a look at how we really compare to the rest of the world in raising our children. Read
Education
Last week saw another mention of the 'GCSE in claiming benefits', following years of coverage in the Mail and from the Prime Minister earlier this year. But is this claim based on fact or fiction? Read
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