Rural Younger People
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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08 Jan 2024
Not that difficult to buy a home!
The NatWest Chair has recently been criticised for stating it’s not that difficult for people to get on the housing ladder. The BBC reported that critics said his comments on...
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11 Dec 2023
Are rural areas getting their fair share of apprenticeships?
The Apprenticeship Levy was recently debated in Westminster Hall in which it was highlighted the great opportunity that apprenticeships offer to learn and earn and to keep talent in our...
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20 Nov 2023
New report warns of pending crisis in childcare sector
New research by the Early Education and Childcare coalition has found that a mass exodus of staff from the childcare sector could leave many people struggling to find places for...
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25 Oct 2023
Youth Work Week 2023 – Join us in celebrating youth work in every place and space
As an important infrastructure body for the youth sector, we’re delighted to share Youth Work Week publicity packs and upcoming events for Youth Work Week 2023 (6th – 13th November)...
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25 Oct 2023
Increasing first work experiences in rural, coastal towns with Haven
Youth Employment UK provides a range of accessible careers resources and free online courses for young people to help them make confident, informed decisions about their future and prepare for...
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21 Aug 2023
£70m boost to transform youth centres
The recipients of the latest government grants for transforming youth clubs in England have been announced. Local Councils and youth groups were encouraged to submit applications to provide out-of-school activities...
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03 Jul 2023
Changes to Government funding promises better quality affordable homes
It was announced last week that grant funding provided through the Government’s Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26, can now be used to fund replacement homes, alongside new affordable homes, as part...
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