Economy, Business & Finance
Is the Work Programme getting Britain working?
New statistics on the Work Programme deliver a bleak picture of its performance. What should we make of them? Read
Analysis
Education
We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
Are Free Schools being built in areas of need?
As Labour's Shadow Education Secretary announces his party's new "No School Left Behind" policy - we look at whether the Government has been encouraging the creation of new free schools where there's already a surplus of places available. Read
Analysis
Education
Centre for Social Justice: correcting the record?
After the Centre for Social Justice published its report on 'Fractured Families', we noticed that the press release that it originally issued has been subtly altered. What could be the reason for this, and why does it matter? Read
Analysis
Education
Broken Britain - a land of "men deserts"?
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
Fact check
Education
Is the latest Ofsted report based on sound evidence?
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
Analysis
Education
Has there been a drop in the number of qualified teachers?
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
Analysis
Education
Are teaching assistants doing more harm than good?
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
Analysis
Education
Is falling net migration hitting UK universities?
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
Analysis
Education
Are GCSEs better than AS-levels for predicting university success?
Cambridge University and the Government have locked horns over plans to reform AS levels. We look at the evidence behind each case. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Education surveys and benefit statistics: two government departments caught out in one week
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
Analysis
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