We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
The true ‘additional’ cost of a policy to write off current student loans, compared to the amount the government already ‘writes off’ from unpaid loans, would be lower than this. Read
Education
51% of the UK’s ‘top 100’ journalists educated and working in the UK in 2015 attended a private school, according to the Sutton Trust. Read
Education
University applications by disadvantaged students haven’t fallen in the last few years. Read
Education
The advantage for pupils who attend modern grammar schools is outweighed by the disadvantage for those who don’t Read
Education
On all UCAS measures, young students from disadvantaged groups in England are more likely to go to university now than any other year on record. Read
Education
There are two ways to look at this. Whether the claim is correct depends on whether you look at university entry rates or university application rates. Read
Education
The number of infants in classes of 31 or more in Wales has increased by 18% since 2013. In England it has increased by 32% over the same time. Read
Education
A pilot programme rolling out free school meals for all primary school pupils in certain areas had promising results, although researchers say it’s not conclusive. Read
Education
The IFS, National Audit Office, Education Policy Institute and Public Accounts Committee all agree that real per-pupil spending in schools will be reduced in the next few years. Read
Education
Schools’ Ofsted performance is improving and more pupils are in schools rated good or outstanding by its inspectors. Read
