The government's flagship free school programme will cost at least three times the sum originally allocated, the public spending watchdog has found. (bbc.com)
The much more divisive free schools programme will also be a key area of debate in the election, particularly given the prime minister's pledge to expand it. (theconversation.com)
The government's flagship free schools programme is unlikely to boost access to good schools as they are too expensive, research has suggested. (bbc.co.uk)