Over the past 18 months, significant work has been undertaken within the Glenkens to explore the future of education and learning in the area. This work, led by the Community Action Plan Steering Group and supported by the Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT), has reaffirmed what previous commissioned research has shown: a strong educational provision is vital to supporting thriving rural communities and sustaining population levels.

A high-quality educational provision is essential for sustaining thriving rural communities - it attracts and retains working families and so underpins the local economy.

The Community Action Plan Steering Group has published its Annual Report into delivery of the Glenkens and district Community Action Plan (CAP) over 2024.

The Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) hosted an Education and Learning event in the Glenkens last week (July 11th), on behalf of the Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group. The event was set in the context of the Community Action Plan goal that the Glenkens will be a connected, resilient and carbon neutral place, where people will want to live, work and bring up their families.