We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
Overall, mature students are more likely to drop out of full-time degrees than younger students, and disadvantaged students are more likely than their peers to drop out. Read
Education
Most students won’t back their loans in full. The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates that around 83% of graduates will see at least part of their debt written off. Read
Education
This funding pays for “further education” such as classroom and workplace learning for people aged 19 and over. Read
Education
Exam stress clearly affects children in the UK, and there’s some evidence from counselling services and school leaders that it’s a growing problem. Read
Education
An increasing proportion of children are in ‘good’ schools, while a decreasing proportion are in ‘requires improvement’ schools. Read
Education
28% of childcare providers responding to a survey said parents receiving 30 hours free childcare (under a government scheme) may be paying for additional hours or services. Read
Education
We looked at the proportion of private school pupils going to Oxford and getting top jobs and the proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds going to university. Read
Education
A report by the Social Mobility Commission says there isn’t a simple north/south divide on social mobility. Read
Education
Yes. Apprenticeship starts in May to July this year were 59% lower than in the same period last year. Read
Education
Parents of under-twos are particularly affected by rising nursery costs. Read
