National Rural Network For Gifted & Talented Education

6th September 10

Trail : home : What is a Rural School?

Network Rural Definition :

The network defines a rural school as :

rural definition

This definition is intended to be sufficiently flexible to allow schools in
different contexts to be included.

We also recognise that children and young people in coastal areas may face additional challenges and characteristics similar to their rural peers.

Through a process of self evaluation, schools are able to decide if they
consider themselves to be isolated because of rural or coastal issues.

Definition and Characteristics of Rural

help / accessibility

To view the reflective questions please select a section of the site

Parents and Carers

Schools

Learners

Reflective Teacher & Learner Questions…

Here are a few questions you might like to consider:

Do you face any challenges as a direct result of living in a rural area and attending a rural school?

Is there any difference between the needs of a rural and an urban learner?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in a rural school?

What would you like to see teachers, educationalists, and Government ministers do to improve your school experience?

How can you use your environment to your advantage when developing your gifts and talents?

What opportunities are there that you can seek resources and advice about your gift and talent?

Reflective Questions for parents and carers

We would encourage parents / carers to ask the questions:

What additional things can i do to encourage and develop my child’s interest at home in a positive and fun way?

How can other family members or friends become involved in my child’s interest?

Where do i need more support to help my child?

When can i encourage other services who are involved in my child's life to support a gift or talent?

How can you support your child to attend opportunities, resources and support which is offered through school or the wider community?

Reflective Teacher Questions…

Here are a few questions you might like to consider:

Where are rural, isolated groups or specific individuals identified in our whole school and classroom planning?

What opportunities do we provide that are/can be accessed by those who are identified as isolated or rural?

How do we personalise learning materials, opportunities and resources for individual gifts and talents?

What teaching and learning styles do my lessons support?

How can school and parents work collaboratively to address some of the characteristics which may enhance a gift or talent?

What aspects and features of G&T education can we develop easily for greater inclusion of those who appear to show underachievement because of factors of isolation and rurality?

How can we build capacity in school to support our G&T learners?