The RSN works to encourage a thriving rural economy in order to help support our rural communities.
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04.01.2021
ITV has reported on the new plans set out by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP (Con) for the start of the school term in England, amid rising pressures over the Christmas period for a delay Many of England's primary...
05.10.2020
On the 29th September the Prime Minister made a speech outlining a ”major expansion of post-18 education and training to level up and prepare workers for post-COVID economy” From April (in England) “Adults without an A-Level or...
28.09.2020
Nursery World has reported on warnings from English councils that up to one in 10 childcare providers could close this winter, and that as many as one in four are at risk in rural areas according to a survey by...
24.09.2020
This analysis presents data taken from the Annual Population Survey of the proportion of employees and self-employed that received job related training in the preceding 4 weeks (employees and self employed aged 16-64). The analysis shows the results of the...
23.09.2020
This analysis presents data taken from the Annual Population Survey of the proportion of population aged 16-64 with NVQs. The analysis shows the results of the survey both currently and with a historical benchmark. Local authority class and classification averages...
17.08.2020
The Independent and the Halifax Courier report that the north-south divide could be exacerbated by the controversial changes to A-level grading, after it emerged pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds had been disproportionately hit by grade reductions following results day last week...
27.07.2020
The Express and Star cover news that all state school pupils in England are to receive an increase in central government funding of at least two percent next year Under the settlement, secondary schools will attract a minimum of...
20.07.2020
The North Devon Gazette reports that headteachers in North Devon have welcomed the news that all children and young people will return to full-time education at the start of the next academic year in September Schools and colleges will...
20.07.2020
The Northern Echo reports that rural primary schools across the North Yorkshire are set to receive a boost to their internet speeds High-speed connectivity provider NYnet is working to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to more than 20 schools as...
12.06.2020
The UK is sometimes viewed as having one of the most geographically unequal economies in the world – where London and the South East are seen as some of the most productive and prosperous places in Europe with other regions...
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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
Rural residents can suffer from Rural Vulnerability, due to a combination of issues such as poor transport, lack of broadband low wages and higher than average house prices.
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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