Where to find out moreA summary of resources which have been developed by a range of other agencies with regard to rural issues. The document provides web links to obtain copies of reports, including research, practice and policy.
Designing and delivering children's centres in rural areas (10 Mb) *A range of questions designed to help you to tackle the challenge of delivery in rural areas. The questions are built around the TfC 4 stage model of Children's Centre development and focus on some key issues and give you some links to both TfC and external resources at each stage.
(please note this is a large file and may take a while to download)
Ten top tips for successThe ten tips for successful delivery. A brief summary of the ten things which we would recommend that you bear in mind and which should help you to achieve successful delivery.
Key principles to include in your rural policyThe development of a rural policy is a vital factor in ensuring successful delivery. This brief document offers a few ideas about what is most important to include in your rural policy.
Access to servicesA brief summary of the key challenges which have to be overcome in making services accessible, with some ideas about how to overcome them and links to case studies and other resources.