Education & Learning in the Glenkens
Prepared by the Glenkens Community & Arts Trust for the Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group
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This paper explores the future of rural education in the context of the Glenkens community, highlighting findings from the 2024 CoDeL report and outlining practical recommendations for national and local policymakers.
It emphasises the strategic importance of children as a nation’s core asset and positions rural schools not as cost burdens but as vital community hubs supporting long-term sustainability.
Key messages include the need to reform funding models, reshape teacher training for rural contexts, ensure equitable community engagement in educational planning, and support innovative ideas like the proposed Education and Learning Hub.