We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
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
Education
Education and Childcare Minister Liz Truss told MPs yesterday that a third of children lack the necessary language skills to take part at school. What does this mean, and can it be true? Read
Education
The Education Secretary Michael Gove wants the English education system to resemble those of east Asia. Does the data support his plan for a "revolution"? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
This list has now been superseded by our new tool Full Fact Finder. Full Fact constantly draws upon a whole host of resources to show you where facts are from. … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In the US only one in nine of the fastest growing occupations require a degree. Does the same apply to our country? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Working parents are set to receive £1,200 a year for every child to help with the rising costs of childcare. But does this cover all other cuts to child support? Read
Education
As the UK faces a crisis in school places, Full Fact hunts for the guilty party. We look at funding and rising birth rates. Read
Education
According to the Guardian, admission figures obtained via FOI show 'institutional bias' against ethnic minorities applying to study at Oxford University. But is this strictly an Oxford issue? Read
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