Author

Sarah Turner

Discover Sarah’s collection of articles below. As Director of Quality and Assessment, Sarah’s role is to provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure excellent student outcomes through high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and support. Browse through her work to find pieces that resonate with you and experience her insights on transforming education for all learners.

Articles and Insights by NEC

Silhouette of someone standing alone looking at the stars in the night sky.

GCSE Astronomy: Why Now is the Perfect Moment to Start Studying

5 min read
Field of purple poppies against a blue sky

National Extension College pays tribute to former student and Holocaust author Lyn Smith

1 min read
Two teenage students in an exam setting

Flexible Learning, Flexible Exams: Sitting your GCSEs and A levels in November

4 min read
Maria spoke with NEC CEO Esther Chesterman about her experience of being a distance learner.

Maria’s Distance Learning Experience – From Struggle to an Academic Career

2 min read
Lauren outside her exam centre where she sat her GCSE Psychology exams as a private candidate.

My Journey as a Private Candidate: How I Achieved a GCSE in One Year With NEC – Lauren’s Story

3 min read
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Webinar: Belonging – Supporting Young People to Thrive in Education and Beyond

2 min read
NEC student Estrella

Estrella’s NEC Experience: Building Confidence and Pursuing Psychology through Distance Learning

3 min read
Smiling adult student studying online for iGCSE Geography through NEC distance learning.

How Olivia achieved her long-held goal of studying geography with NEC

4 min read
Student studying A levels online with NEC distance learning on a laptop at home.

Studying A levels Through Distance Learning – Evie’s Story

4 min read
Student typing on a laptop while studying online through distance learning

Charlotte’s Distance Learning Experience: Exploring Her Passion for Science with NEC

3 min read
Close-up of a student typing on a laptop while studying online from home.

Alex’s Student Story: Fast Track Physics and a New Route into Aerospace Engineering

4 min read
Three smiling teenage students walking together outside their university building

Webinar with the University of East Anglia: Applying to University

1 min read
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NEC at the Festival of Education: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Learning

3 min read
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Webinar with Artswork: The Power of Creativity – Opening the Doors to Meaningful Careers

2 min read
nec podcast

Exploring School Attendance Challenges: A Podcast Discussion

3 min read
Izzy is studying for an A level with NEC at the same time as pursuing a career in musical theatre.

Balancing an A level with My Passion for Dance

3 min read
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