We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
Compared to 14 other countries in a survey, England's children were some of the least happy on specific aspects such as their relationship with teachers and self-confidence. Read
Education
By the start of the 2014/15 academic year (September 2014), 75% of open or approved free schools were in areas with an expected need, according to analysis by the Department for Education (DfE). Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government is scrapping maintenance grants, replacing them with larger loans. What effect will this have? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The now-defunct Kids Company claimed to be helping 36,000 people in 2015—the same number it claimed to help in 2011. Does this add up? Read
Education
It's too early to say exactly how many schools will count as 'coasting' under the government's new definition, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. Read
Education
The government says it's increased funding for early help for vulnerable children, but charities say funding is down. It depends on what services you count. Read
Education
What impact are increasing pupil numbers having on infant class sizes? Taking into account both lawfully and unlawfully large classes, there are growing numbers with 31 or more pupils. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
"The Tories have been urged to overhaul apprenticeships after it emerged a million people bid for 85,000 places last year", Mirror, 23rd May 2015 In Wednesday's Queen's Speech the government … Read
Education
We've taken a look at competing claims about apprenticeships in the Conservative and Labour manifestos for the 2015 general election. Read
Education
The National Foundation for Educational Research's policy updates, analyses and news on education and related issues for the UK 2015 general election can be found here. NFER improves education and … Read
