We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
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
Teachers' Unions have raised questions about Ofsted's latest report, which claims that bright pupils in comprehensive schools are being let down by low expectations. We look at the evidence behind these claims. Read
Education
As the Education Secretary unveils new plans to reform higher education in England, we look at whether the school workforce is more qualified than ever before. Read
Education
Teaching assistants have come under the spotlight after it was revealed that the Department of Education is considering axing their role. Some have suggested they don't have a positive impact on pupils' performance. We look at the evidence. Read
Education
Business Secretary Vince Cable made headlines today by claiming that his Government's immigration target was "distorting the debate on sensible university policy". Do the figures support him? Read
Education
Cambridge University and the Government have locked horns over plans to reform AS levels. We look at the evidence behind each case. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
OPINION: Education Secretary Michael Gove wrote last month that "survey after survey has revealed disturbing historical ignorance, with one teenager in five believing Winston Churchill was a fictional character while … 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
Economy, Business & Finance
This morning we heard the Queen set out the Government's plans in her speech in the House of Lords. The 2013-14 parliamentary session was opened with the announcement of 19 … Read
Education
Almost a quarter of secondary school maths teachers and more than a third of physics teachers don't hold a relevant post A-level qualification. How concerned should we be? Read
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