Academy schools

Britain’s education system appears to be stuck in a rut while our Asian competitors surge ahead. FactCheck investigates.

Labour say an education minister has given false information to parliament in an effort to defend free schools. It’s a serious accusation. Can FactCheck cut through the bluster?

Longer school days and shorter holidays could improve our academic performance, thinks Michael Gove. Top marks for the education secretary?

“The council swiftly admitted making an accounting error – to the tune of a staggering £6m.”

Cathy Newman checks out whether the Government can afford to meet its targets for academy schools.

Are academies the magic bullet that will save Britain’s failing schools? FactCheck hit the books…