Welcome back to another engaging discussion on the NEC Podcast. In this episode, Esther Chesterman, CEO of NEC and Samreen Shah discuss the sensitive yet crucial topic: Protective Characteristics for Learners in Schools. They began with an honest admission of their nervousness, reflecting the importance and complexity of this conversation. To listen to […]
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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 […]
From A level success with NEC to social work at university
Hannah achieved A level success with NEC in Spanish and sociology, obtaining an A* and a B grade respectively. Hannah moved to Madrid from the UK when she was ten years old with her family and studied successfully in the Spanish education system until she was seventeen. She obtained high grades despite the challenge of […]
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 […]