In recent years, the idea of homeschool learning has been gaining popularity as an effective academic alternative. Homeschooling offers a unique approach to learning and allows parents to tailor their child’s education to suit their needs and interests. There are many things to keep in mind when exploring homeschooling and what it involves. To ensure […]
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Homeschooling or Home Education; is there a difference?
Homeschooling and home education are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between homeschooling and home education. Homeschooling Homeschooling is a type of education where parents take full responsibility for their children’s education. This means that parents are the […]
Why study A level Geography?
To celebrate the launch of NEC’s online interactive A level Geography, we spoke to lead tutor Alison Leadbetter about why she loves the subject and her experience. What can you learn from A level Geography? “Geography as a subject focuses on the spatial relationships between people, places and the environment. The world around us is […]
Reaching for the stars with flexible online learning
Holly took the decision to leave mainstream education in Year 10 after struggling to cope in school. She has autism and suffered from anxiety and depression, which meant it was difficult to keep up in lessons despite being keen to learn. Still wishing to gain the qualifications she needed to progress to A level, Holly […]
The STEM home educator’s guide to navigating Biology Week and World Space Week
STEM educational weeks are only marginally better than buses: you wait for one and then suddenly it’s both Biology Week and World Space Week jostling for space in a seven-day overlap. If you’re anxiously scratching your head and wondering how best to combine these two extracurricular programmes in your child’s busy homeschooling timetable, you’ve come […]
Why study psychology and sociology?
Psychology and sociology are fascinating subjects for anyone interested in human behaviour and how we act within society. A level Psychology focuses on big ideas and topics that affect human mood and behaviour, including memory, early cognitive development in children, schizophrenia and depression. A level Sociology looks at big themes within society such as race […]
Bouncing back and moving forwards: how NEC can help with home education in an uncertain world
The National Extension College was founded by Michael Young and Brian Jackson as an educational charity in 1963 to widen participation in education, and to promote lifelong learning. Michael Young, wrote: “we were searching for education without institution, learning while earning, courses which people of all ages could take in their own time, at their […]
How to enjoy creative writing while social distancing?
How to tackle a blank page? – Creative writing online with NEC One of the best parts about creative writing as a hobby is that you can do it from anywhere – all you need is something to write with (laptop, notepad and pen, a typewriter if you’re feeling particularly vintage!) One of the most […]