We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
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
GCSEs represent Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum. They were introduced in 1986, with the first exams in 1988. A new grade (A*) was added in 1994. Critics say … Read
Education
With the curtain falling on the London Olympic Games a little over a year ago, the battle for its legacy is already underway. Has it "inspired" young people to take up sport, or is it a "flop"? Read
Education
A-Levels comprise the Advanced Subsidary (AS) - a qualification in its own right - and the A2, which is not. Pupils wishing to enter A-levels should achieve at least 5 … Read
Education
After a government press release claims apprenticeships are the first choice for young people, we look at the information that's out there. Read
Education
As the Education Secretary claims that free schools are working, we take a look at the evidence. Read
Education
Ofsted's latest report on early education providers expressed concern at the number of children who enter primary school without adequate preparation. But are their maths skills as poor as the Daily Mail reported? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Youth apprenticeships are down by 12% and the Government's apprenticeships budget is languishing unspent: so said Labour MP Tristram Hunt in Parliament this week. Full Fact checks it out. Read
Education
More bad news for parents: today we hear that the number of infant school classrooms holding more than 30 children had trebled in the past five years. Here's why. Read
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