Some rural schools have GP-run health services on-site, which young people can attend to discuss issues, as well as get treatment for everyday illnesses. Other schools have clubs and activities, which are held during the day or have arranged for later school buses to take children home.
All members of the Coalition for Rural Children and Young People have developed good practice in this area. Prince's Trust has developed a flexible approach that provides rural children and young people with laptops so they can keep in touch regardless of their vicinity. The Children's Society has been working with local authorities and parish councils to provide improved play facilities in isolated villages.
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