Education

We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.

10 August 2012

Europe

Are half of EU students failing to repay their loans?

Two papers claimed this morning that a significant number of EU students were benefiting from a "free education" at UK universities as they failed to repay student loans. Our analysis suggests this isn't supported by the facts. Read

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30 May 2012

Education

Are record numbers of teachers leaving the profession?

On Sunday the Independent reported that there was an exodus from the teaching profession as the number of teachers leaving the profession before they reached retirement age hit a record high. But is this true? Read

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