Small schools can be the last bastion of a sense of place in communities that have lost their local pub, post office, doctor’s surgery or bus services.
One in ten pupils was off school on Tuesday as the rates for strep A and winter respiratory viruses stepped up, with schools sharing guidance with parents
Only one-fifth of congregations belonging to a Church of England diocese are considered financially stable, according to a report that calls on churches to be more innovative in their community outreach.
Only one-fifth of congregations belonging to a Church of England diocese are considered financially stable, according to a report that calls on churches to be more innovative in their community outreach.