Access to educational services

Helping communities to grow and learn together.

How we measure it:

  • Number of schools
  • Distance to nearest non-independent and special educational needs (SEN)
  • Distance to nearest non-independent and SEN and rated good (1,2 Ofsted rating)
  • Distance to nearest adult education facility
  • Distance to nearest library

(Geolytix Education pack), (© OpenStreetMap contributors)

School quality

Communities should benefit from equal access to quality education.

How we measure it:

  • School quality

A measure of the average Ofsted ratings across schools within the community. These are scored according to the ratings received.

(Geolytix Education pack)

How we measure wellbeing

Our research identified nine areas that matter for community wellbeing. These are grouped into People, Place and Relationships.

People

  • Education & Learning

    The availability of good, accessible, affordable services to help all ages make the most of education and learning opportunities.

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  • Health

    Access to good quality public, voluntary, and social care services that promote physical and mental health in the community.

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  • Economy, Work & Employment

    Services and infrastructure in place to promote a sustainable, ethical, inclusive economy that meets the needs of local people.

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Place

  • Culture, heritage and leisure

    Access to affordable and inclusive cultural and leisure activities, services and amenities which celebrate the diverse histories of people in the community.

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  • Transport, mobility and connectivity

    Access to affordable and sustainable transport and communication networks for everyone, especially those with disabilities.

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  • Housing, Space & Environment

    Affordable, secure, quality housing, a safe and clean surrounding environment, and well-kept, accessible and inclusive public spaces for people of all ages.

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Relationships

  • Relationships & Trust

    The state of family, social and community relationships and the impact of any breakdown in trust on issues like crime.

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  • Equality

    Equal and fair opportunities for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, colour, age, ability, sexuality, gender, income etc. Services and infrastructure in place to promote equality, equity and fairness.

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  • Voice & Participation

    Democratic governance and decision-making mechanisms in place to allow people to express themselves and take either individual or collective action to improve the local community and beyond.

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