In an era defined by environmental challenges, the importance of green careers has never been more critical. At National Extension College (NEC), we recognise the urgent need to prepare students for a sustainable future. Our comprehensive range of IGCSE and A Level courses, including Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Combined Science, and Double Science, […]
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ADHD in the Classroom
In this podcast episode, which you can listen to on our Podbean page, the hosts National Extension College’s CEO Esther Chesterman and Samreen Shah invite Karyn Nash, the NEC’s Pastoral Officer, to discuss ADHD in the classroom. Karyn explains her role in helping students with additional challenges such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and learning differences. […]
Connex Education Academy and the National Extension College announce new partnership
Connex Education Academy, who offer a wide range of online learning have announced a new partnership with the National Extension College. Connex Education Academy are thrilled to announce our partnership with the National Extension College (NEC), one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. Together, we are committed to providing high-quality education and training to […]
Introducing Issue 1 of our new newsletter NEC News
The National Extension College (NEC) has launched a new newsletter NEC News to keep you up-to-date with developments at NEC. In the first issue we are celebrating NEC’s 60th birthday in 2023 and highlighting some of our new courses, the opportunities available to students looking to study with NEC and our partnership working. You can […]
Homeschooling or Home Education; is there a difference?
Homeschooling and home education are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between homeschooling and home education. Homeschooling Homeschooling is a type of education where parents take full responsibility for their children’s education. This means that parents are the […]
Thoughts on OEAS
The National Extension College (NEC) welcomes the decision by the Department for Education (DfE) to introduce an accreditation scheme for online education providers in England. With the rapid growth of online education services in recent years, it is crucial that children, parents, and local authorities can have confidence in the quality of education and safeguarding […]
The importance of Maths in everyday life and unconventional careers
As an online education organisation that delivers Maths A Levels, GCSEs, and Functional Skills, we are passionate about the importance of mathematical skills in all aspects of life. Many people assume that maths is only important for those who want to pursue a career in finance, science, or technology, but the reality is that mathematical […]
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education offers tuition fee bursaries for NEC students for 2023-2024
The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) and NEC are once again collaborating to offer a 100% tuition fee bursary for the 2023-2024 academic year. This collaboration which began in 2021 and continued in 2022, is a fantastic opportunity for a current NEC A level student or a student who has completed their NEC A level […]
The Importance of Mindfulness in Education
In this podcast, Esther Chesterman and Samreen Shah speak with Dr Helen Maffini, an expert in mindfulness and social-emotional learning, about the importance of mindfulness in education, particularly regarding anxiety and wellbeing. Dr Maffini discusses her experiences working in various countries around the world and the commonality of stress and anxiety in children, as well […]
Motivation to Study
In recent years, online learning has become increasingly popular as technology has advanced and more people have access to the internet. The National Extension College (NEC) is one of the UK’s leading providers of distance learning courses, offering a wide range of courses that can be studied online. However, as with any form of learning, […]