The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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observatory Learning, Skills & Education
The mission of the Department for Education is to develop a highly educated society in which opportunity is more equal for children and young people no matter what their background or family cirumstance. This section of the Observatory investigates whether these opportunities extend to children and young people from rural England.
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...
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. ...
01.02.2019
This analysis presents data on childcare provision and inspections using source data from Ofsted. The data shows the situation as at March in the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. Select the authority of interest to show the results for the...
01.02.2019
This analysis presents the overall effectiveness of state-funded schools inspected in England for the period 1 September 2017 to 31 August 2018, using source data from Ofsted. Select the authority of interest to show the results for the education service...
11.10.2018
The RSN Education and Skills Profile brings together key data to inform and contextualise a local authority areas particular situation. The analysis provides comparison to the authority class and to the rural classifications. The sheets are editable to allow narrative...
29.05.2015
Absence from school can have a profound effect on a pupils academic progress and career prospects later in life. To get a better understanding of the situation in your local authority area, this analysis looks at absenteeism based both on...
15.03.2013
The transition through life from late teen to young adulthood presents a number of choices socially, professionally and academically. For many young adults living in rural areas, the choice to continue education to a higher level brings with it the...
02.12.2012
The school run presents a clear example of where travel solutions in rural areas are of the utmost importance to providing an essential service, and need to accommodate some of the most vulnerable members of a community. - School...
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HOT TOPICS
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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