NEC’s interactive online Critical Thinking and Problem Solving courses, give students the chance to prepare for university admissions tests and the world of work. Course writer and NEC tutor Cressida Tweed shows how these courses develop your transferable skills and add to your CV. What is critical thinking and problem solving? Learning key concepts such […]
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Thanks paid to Dr Ros Morpeth OBE from across NEC for her leadership
Upon the retirement of Dr. Ros Morpeth OBE from her position as Chief Executive of the National Extension College, we would like to thank her for her decades of service and the enormous impact she has made to thousands of students’ lives. Ros has always gone above and beyond to support students and widen participation […]
National Extension College appoints new Chief Executive
The National Extension College (NEC) has appointed Esther Chesterman as its new Chief Executive. She takes over from Ros Morpeth OBE, who led the organisation over three decades. Esther has an impressive track record of leadership in education and training, spanning more than 20 years. She brings to the NEC experience in corporate governance, change […]
Do maths qualifications add value to university applications?
The benefits of studying level 3 maths The 2015 A level and AS reforms decoupled the AS qualification from the A level and resulted in a dramatic drop in AS entries across all subjects. However NEC noticed an increase in enrolments for AS maths over the past couple of years and this made us curious […]
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
From the classroom to online lessons almost overnight, teachers have been under an incredible amount of pressure throughout the last year. Teachers have been on the front lines of our children’s education through multiple school closures and exam cancellations. However, 2020 saw a significant increase in teacher training applications. Some have turned to teaching after […]
From the 1960s to today: A levels with NEC lead to dream teaching job
Over the years, we have helped thousands of students gain English language and literature qualifications and achieve their full potential. Patricia first studied with NEC in the 1960s and went on to study at university, ultimately gaining her dream job of teaching. Here is her experience of studying with a newly-founded NEC and rediscovering our […]
Tuition fee bursaries at the University of Cambridge for NEC students
The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) and the NEC are collaborating to offer a tuition fee bursary scheme for the 2021-2022 academic year.  This fantastic opportunity is to study a one-year, part-time Undergraduate Certificate. There are various courses to choose from and most are open to anyone; you don’t need any specific academic qualifications to […]
An exciting partnership to support your lifelong learning with the Open College of the Arts, exclusive to NEC students!
When you study with NEC you will be able to claim 10% off your first level at the Open College of the Arts. The Open College of the Arts (OCA) and The National Extension College (NEC) are working together to make progression from FE (further education) to HE (higher education) a lot more affordable. Our […]
International Women’s Day Student Story: The NEC A level English Literature course was my 1970s lifesaver!
International Women’s Day is a chance to celebrate women, highlight inequality and challenge biases. Dr Jacqueline Jeynes studied with NEC in the 1970s and has gone on to gain a PhD. Her story is one of resilience and determination. Please note that this post contains themes of domestic abuse and coercive control, and we understand […]
How do you become a nurse?
If there has been anything positive to come out of the devastating events of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is perhaps the well deserved attention and appreciation given to front-line key workers and the National Health Service. The care and courage of NHS staff has been a true inspiration to us all, and has led many […]