Rural Younger People
24 Jun 2024
Addressing the Childcare Crisis: A Call for Equitable Solutions
A recent report by the BBC reveals a disturbing trend of increasing nursery closures across England, with a staggering 50% rise in the 2022-23 academic year compared to the previous...
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10 Jun 2024
Voters Urge All Parties To Improve Access To Early Years Places Amid Childcare Crisis
New research from the Early Education and Childcare Coalition (EECC) and More in Common finds that 68% of all voters think the next government should prioritise early education and childcare...
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13 May 2024
The Urgency to Safeguard Rural Education and Services
The recent closure of St Hilda’s Primary School in Ampleforth marks a concerning trend for rural communities in North Yorkshire. As the 34th rural primary school to close in the...
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29 Apr 2024
Implications of University-Related Migration for UK’s Rural Areas
Considering recent findings from the research titled “The gainers and losers from the United Kingdom’s university-related migration: A subregional analysis of Graduate Outcomes Survey data” published by The Higher Education...
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08 Apr 2024
Rural Digital Inclusion: Navigating the Digital Divide
The landscape of digital inclusion across the UK’s rural communities is undergoing a critical examination, underscored by the comprehensive studies conducted by the University of Liverpool and its partners. The...
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26 Feb 2024
UKRI Targets Health Inequalities in Rural and Coastal Areas with New Initiative
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has taken a step forward in addressing health inequalities with a series of innovative projects under its Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities Programme....
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19 Feb 2024
The Crucial Role of Rural Exception Sites: A Path to Affordable Housing
Recent research conducted by the University of College London (UCL), commissioned by the Rural Housing Network, sheds light on the critical factors affecting the successful delivery of affordable housing through...
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05 Feb 2024
Rural Insight: Government’s Childcare Incentive – A Step Forward but Is It Enough?
In rural communities, where services are often stretched thin, the Government’s recent unveiling of a £1,000 cash incentive, coupled with a national campaign to elevate the profile of early-years educators,...
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29 Jan 2024
University of Exeter Launches Teacher Training Hubs to Boost Rural Education
In a significant development aimed at addressing teacher recruitment challenges in rural areas, the University of Exeter has announced the opening of new teacher training hubs. This initiative is designed...
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22 Jan 2024
Rural Funding Highlighted in Recent Cornwall Funding Debate
A recent parliamentary debate has shed light on the stark funding disparities between urban and rural areas, with a particular focus on Cornwall. The debate, which was held on 15th...
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