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13.05.2019
13 May 2019 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (7 May - 10 May) On Tuesday 7,...
03.05.2019
Back in 2012, the Richard Review of Apprenticeships explored what apprenticeships should be like in the future, and how they could meet the needs of a changing economy. Upon finding an extraordinary number of qualifications, which could be stitched together...
23.04.2019
23 April 2019 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (15 April - 19 April) Parliament was in...
15.04.2019
15 April 2019 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (8 April - 12 April) On Wednesday 10,...
01.04.2019
01 April 2019 Below is an RSN review of last week's rural related politics as well as a look forward to the week ahead: Last week in politics (25 March - 29 March) On Monday 25,...
26.03.2019
This analysis presents data on estimated percentage of pupils from state-funded and special schools by Free School Meal status who entered Higher Education by age 19. The analysis uses source data from the Department for Education and covers the years...
18.03.2019
Tes reports this week on a new study from the Department for Education that finds even ‘successful’ small rural primary schools are still struggling to overcome financial difficulties, and facing challenges recruiting staff and delivering a broad curriculum. The...
07.03.2019
This analysis presents data on GCSE and equivalent results using source data from the Department for Education for the academic year 2017/18. Select the authority of interest to show the results for the education service provider covering that area. ...
04.03.2019
Tes and the Shropshire Star report that rural schools are facing critical budget deficits because of the Government’s National Funding Formula. In Yorkshire a survey of 38 schools found that 76 per cent had concerns about balancing their budgets...
04.03.2019
Last week the Government announced that more than 100 rural primary schools around England are set to get super-fast broadband connections in the next few months. The story was reported by publications such as Tes, PublicTechnology.net and Christian Today....
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Public Sector Funding
The RSN demands fairer funding from Central Government who have historically and systematically underfunded rural areas.
Barriers to Access
The RSN campaigns to help rural residents overcome multiple access barriers to key services which includes poor transport and broadband.
Future of Rural Areas
The RSN is challenging often overlooked rural threats such as chronic underfunding, changes in population and diminishing resources.
Health and Wellbeing
The RSN wants to ensure rural communities have the same access to health care as is currently received in urban areas.
Vulnerability
Tackling a collection of circumstances which leaves many rural residents vulnerable is a key issue for the RSN.
Housing
The affordability of rural housing to people from a range of ages and backgrounds is key concern for RSN.
Economy
The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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