We fact check and explain issues about schools, teacher shortages, childcare, universities, and qualifications.
Education
Ofsted's latest report on early education providers expressed concern at the number of children who enter primary school without adequate preparation. But are their maths skills as poor as the Daily Mail reported? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Youth apprenticeships are down by 12% and the Government's apprenticeships budget is languishing unspent: so said Labour MP Tristram Hunt in Parliament this week. Full Fact checks it out. Read
Education
More bad news for parents: today we hear that the number of infant school classrooms holding more than 30 children had trebled in the past five years. Here's why. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
New statistics on the Work Programme deliver a bleak picture of its performance. What should we make of them? Read
Education
As Labour's Shadow Education Secretary announces his party's new "No School Left Behind" policy - we look at whether the Government has been encouraging the creation of new free schools where there's already a surplus of places available. Read
Education
After the Centre for Social Justice published its report on 'Fractured Families', we noticed that the press release that it originally issued has been subtly altered. What could be the reason for this, and why does it matter? Read
Education
Teachers' Unions have raised questions about Ofsted's latest report, which claims that bright pupils in comprehensive schools are being let down by low expectations. We look at the evidence behind these claims. Read
Education
As the Education Secretary unveils new plans to reform higher education in England, we look at whether the school workforce is more qualified than ever before. Read
Education
Teaching assistants have come under the spotlight after it was revealed that the Department of Education is considering axing their role. Some have suggested they don't have a positive impact on pupils' performance. We look at the evidence. Read
Education
Business Secretary Vince Cable made headlines today by claiming that his Government's immigration target was "distorting the debate on sensible university policy". Do the figures support him? Read
