We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
The best universities were accepting more students from poor backgrounds in the 1960s, Boris Johnson has claimed. We look at the evidence. Read
Education
Childcare costs, child poverty and the state of schools: are Stephen Twigg's concerns well-founded? We look at the Shadow Education Secretary's conference speech. Read
Education
Sats results have shown that around one in seven 11-year-olds are failing to achieve the expected levels in reading. But are they improving? Read
Education
The coalition has announced that all children aged 5 to 7 will be entitled to free school meals. How will this help families in poverty? Read
Health
Following the death of Daniel Pelka, campaigners are calling for an introduction of mandatory reporting of child abuse. But an LSE professor has cast doubt on the effectiveness of this law. Read
Education
A group of leading experts and campaigners has argued that children who start school aged six or seven perform better and are generally happier. What's their evidence? Read
Education
It's the first day of school and concerns over the shortage of primary school places have re-emerged. We look at how many schools and local education authorities are facing the "crisis". Read
Education
Last year early academies suffered a significant decline in their A-level performance, according to research carried out by the Independent. We look at just how significant this decline may be. Read
Education
GCSEs represent Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum. They were introduced in 1986, with the first exams in 1988. A new grade (A*) was added in 1994. Critics say … Read
Education
With the curtain falling on the London Olympic Games a little over a year ago, the battle for its legacy is already underway. Has it "inspired" young people to take up sport, or is it a "flop"? Read
