Education
How many free schools are in deprived communities?
Based on the available data, just under 45% of open mainstream free schools are in areas ranked as in the 30% most deprived. Read
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Education
We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
England not named world's second worst nation for child happiness
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
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Education
Seven in ten free schools are in areas needing more school places
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
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Economy, Business & Finance
Ashes to ashes, grants to loans: how scrapping maintenance grants will affect students
The government is scrapping maintenance grants, replacing them with larger loans. What effect will this have? Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Kids Company: doubts over how many it helped
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
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Education
Coasting schools: three strikes and you're out
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
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Education
Do 40% of new teachers in England leave within a year?
The answer depends on which data you look at and even then it's limited. Without better data, it's impossible to know for sure. Read
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Education
Have the government's tuition fee reforms worked?
We look at how the Higher Education reforms have worked out for students, graduates, universities and the public. Read
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Education
Early help for children—uncertain definition leads to uncertain estimates
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
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Economy, Business & Finance
Child tax credits, cancer tests, and academies: factchecking Prime Minister's Questions
At PMQs Harriet Harman and others grilled the Prime Minister on issues from child benefits, cancer diagnosis, and school policy. Read
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