Education

Fact checks, commentary and analysis on schools, teacher supply, childcare universities and qualifications

2 September 2014

Free meals for school kids do improve performance, but value for money questions remain

This morning Nick Clegg said his flagship universal free school meals policy was better at raising outcomes than some literacy and numeracy schemes. We take a closer look at the impact of the pilot.

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21 July 2014

How 'good' are new primary school places?

With predictions out last week that the number of school pupils will reach over 8 million by 2023, confusing figures have been reported on whether new places are up to standard.

12 May 2014

School places: more money and better results?

In the midst of the row over free school funding, we take a look at some of the claims being made.

11 November 2013

Grammar schools and social mobility: what's the evidence?

Grammar schools are back in the headlines, with particular reference to their impact on social mobility. What does the evidence tell us?

30 May 2012

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?

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Free meals for school kids do improve performance, but value for money questions remain

How 'good' are new primary school places?

School places: more money and better results?

Grammar schools and social mobility: what's the evidence?

Are record numbers of teachers leaving the profession?

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