Results Day

Resitting A level STEM Subjects: How to Turn Your Setback into a Stepping Stone for a Brighter Future

If you’re searching for ways to improve your A level results in STEM subjects, you’ve come to the right place. Many students find themselves…

Resits vs. Retakes: Understanding the Difference and Making the Most of Your Second Chance

Examinations play a crucial role in our educational journey, and sometimes the results may not meet our expectations. However, it’s important to remember that…

GCSE Results Day 2024: What to Do When You Didn’t Get the GCSE Results You Wanted

Failing an exam or receiving GCSE results that fall short of your expectations can be disheartening, especially if you had high hopes for your…

GCSE Results Day 2024: Your Complete Guide

GCSE Results Day is a pivotal moment in the academic journey for students, parents, and educators alike. Following the disruptions of recent years, this…

A level Results Day 2024: Your Ultimate Guide to Success

With A level Results Day 2024 upon us, it’s essential to be fully prepared. Whether you’re eager to learn your results, curious about grading…

Big Data and Educational Trends: Insights for Students and Schools

Five things to look out for on results day for A levels, T levels and other Level 3 qualifications.  As results day approaches for…

Prepare for A level Results Day 2024: Essential Tips and What to Expect

Are you ready for A level Results Day 2024? Whether you’re eagerly awaiting your grades or feeling a bit nervous, we’ve got the essential…

How Griffin found a solution to his study needs: Online A levels with NEC

When watersports fan Griffin moved with his family to Portugal he was unfamiliar with the local schools and the education that they could offer…

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…

GCSE Results Day 2023: Your Complete Guide

GCSE results day is a pivotal moment in the academic journey for students, parents, and educators alike. After the tumultuous disruptions caused by the…

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To many, the idea of going to university is the ultimate goal. Whilst there is nothing wrong with going to university and gaining your…

How to write a personal statement for university

Applying to a university can be both an exciting and incredibly nerve-wracking experience.  As you take on this new journey and start the application…

Stages and transitions in education: How to deal with them

Welcome to another podcast episode! In this episode CEO Esther Chesterman is joined by NEC’s very own Karyn Nash, who is a qualified teacher…

How homeschooling is helping Amelia work towards a medical career

You may have seen us share a recent story about the benefits of distance learning as a mature student. In this post we explore…

How to Create a Positive Home Learning Environment for Distance Learners

In recent years, distance learning has increased in popularity and has proven itself to be a great and successful alternative to traditional education. Whether…

Homeschooling: How to Personalise Your Child’s Education

In recent years, homeschooling has become a more popular and accepted form of education. For parents and guardians who want to tailor their child’s…

Distance learning as a mature student working abroad: Chun’s Experience

As distance learning has grown in popularity as an effective alternative to traditional learning, the benefits of this type of study for mature students…

Sharon’s positive experience of distance learning leads to an A grade in her English Language A level

There’s no denying that distance learning is rapidly gaining popularity as a successful educational platform outside of traditional schools and colleges. With this in…

Embracing Distance Learning: A Path to Inclusive Education and Lifelong Learning

In the realm of education policy, recent discussions have circled around the merits of reshaping our approach to learning, making it more inclusive and…

NEC’s 60th Birthday Bursary Winner

2023 has been marked as an incredible year as NEC celebrated its 60th birthday. As part of the celebrations, NEC offered a bursary which…