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 […]
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Should I be more productive in lockdown?
This week’s post is written by Christine Cox, one of our expert GCSE and A level English Language tutors. Lockdown inertia Time flies … spring has disappeared and it looks like perhaps June too will be another month of waiting and wondering when this pandemic will end. Since 23rd March, time as we know it, […]
Coronavirus (COVID 19) – important update
The offers listed on this page have now expired. For the latest information on our fees and services, including special offers if we are running them, please visit our fee information page. Following the recent government announcement regarding coronavirus, we wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the steps that NEC is taking to […]
What is your career path?
With over 55 years’ experience helping people of all ages gain qualifications and meet their career aspirations, we know how important it is to make the most of opportunities and resources. National Careers Week (NCW) celebrates and promotes free resources and careers guidance in educational institutions across the UK. Focusing on careers guidance at this […]
A time for fresh starts and trying something new!
It’s the beginning of a new year and time to start work on your New Year’s resolution. So, have you decided to stop doing something, or start doing something? Now, I completely acknowledge the potential health benefits of resolutions that include giving something up. But how often have you decided to quit something on January […]
World Mental Health Day 2019
World Mental Health Day is a day to show support for better mental health and to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your own wellbeing. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Worry and stress can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. Likewise, having a mental health […]