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.

11 Oct 2018

Education & Skills Factsheets 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...

29 May 2015

Analysis of Pupil Absence in Schools

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...

15 Mar 2013

The Rural to Urban Migration

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...

02 Dec 2012

School Journeys Snapshot

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...