By Roy Bowden Roy, a tutor on NEC’s A level Economics explains how A level Economics students can use the manifestos of political parties to illustrate how economics works in the real world. As you will no doubt know, the UK General Election takes place on Thursday 4th July. The reading of political party […]
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Navigating Your Post-Exam Options: Advice for Students
By Esther Chesterman & Kirsten Butler NEC Chief Executive Esther Chesterman and our UCAS Expert Kirsten Butler explain the options open to you if you have changed your mind about your A level choices. If you’ve changed your mind about the A levels you want to study or your exam results didn’t meet your […]
Expanding Horizons: The Case for Modern Language Studies in Gifted Education (GCSE and A Level)
In the dynamic landscape of education, providing diverse and enriching learning experiences is crucial, especially for gifted and talented students. These exceptional learners often require more advanced academic challenges to truly thrive. Offering an additional modern language that is not available within a school’s current curriculum is a powerful way to enhance their educational journey. […]
Embarking on a journey: My decision to ‘Fast-Track’ A level Physics with NEC
We’re delighted to share the first in a series of guest posts by Izzy an NEC learner who is sharing her learning journey with us as she embarks on a Structured Fast Track A level in Physics. Over to you Izzy. Hey, I’m Izzy, and I’m 16 years old. Right now, I’m deep into […]
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education offers tuition fee bursary for NEC A level students
Applications open now Continuing the relationship that began in 2021, the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) and NEC are once again collaborating to offer a 100% tuition fee bursary for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for a current NEC A level student or a student who has completed their NEC A […]
Five study bursaries for state sector teachers to take online A level Classical Civilisation offered by The Classical Association
Learners enrolled on A level Classical Civilisation with NEC study the literature and culture of the ancient world, from epic poetry and ancient comedy, to cults, rituals and religion. Along the way, they make fascinating connections between the culture, politics, and society of ancient Greece and Rome as Homer’s Odyssey, Vergil’s Aeneid and the works […]
Homeschooler Andrew’s experience of studying IGCSE Chemistry
Last year, we shared Andrew’s experience of how homeschooling was helping him to balance education and family commitments. We caught up with Andrew to find out more about his experience of studying IGCSE Chemistry with NEC and to hear how he got on with his exams. Andrew tells us specifically about his experiences of studying […]
Rapid change and the need to upskill and reskill means more of us are likely to be second-chance learners
Traditional providers alone can’t solve inequality “The next government must fully embrace ‘second-chance’ education in the drive to reverse the decline in social mobility.” Writing in FE Week Esther Chesterman, CEO of the National Extension College explains that traditional providers don’t hold all the solutions to our failing social mobility and that distance learning providers […]
Exploring School Attendance Challenges: A Podcast Discussion
In this episode of our podcast series, we discuss the critical issue of school attendance, led by our hosts Esther Chesterman, CEO of the National Extension College, and Samreen Shah, an educational consultant and Assistant Head in SCMH schools. They engage in an enlightening conversation, shedding light on various aspects of the growing concern of […]
Demystifying the Exam Booking Process with NEC: Everything You Need to Know
Explore the essentials of booking exams with our latest ‘long-read’ blog, complementing our well-received webinar on the topic. We also address some thought-provoking questions from the session, providing valuable insights to assist you in your exam preparation journey. If you are keen to learn more, the webinar is available to watch here. Studying with NEC […]