COMMENT / The Church of England's Chief Education Officer explains what the Church is doing to address challenges for rural schools.

Helpful reports and resources that aim to provide advice, guidance and recommendations for dioceses, parishes, PCC and clergy on rural mission and growth.

This report sets out the context and challenges for small and rural schools.

The Church of England’s Chief Education Officer outlines how Church Schools will flourish as the Academies programme increases momentum

COMMENT / The Church of England's Chief Education Officer warns that schools must not be run on the same logic as supermarkets, ahead of a symposium at Lambeth Palace.

COMMENT / The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, has today responded to the publication of the report from the House of Lords Rural Economy Committee.

The Church of England has over 10,000 churches in rural areas and 40% of those who attend church go to rural churches. We are committed to supporting rural churches in their mission and helping them to grow.

The Church of England, education charity Teach First and the Chartered College of Teaching are today launching the new Rural Teaching Partnership.

The Church of England’s lead Bishop for Education has backed calls for a comprehensive Rural Strategy, following the publication of a new study.

The challenges of rural ministry are addressed in a new report aimed at releasing the energies of clergy and lay people for mission in the countryside.