Over the years, homeschooling and home education has grown in popularity and is now a more accepted form of successful education. More and more families are embracing this flexible approach to education for their children due to a number of reasons. Whether you’re exploring home education due to personal reasons, such as illness, experiences of […]
Tag: lifelong learning
Embracing a New Path: Jill’s Journey from Online Learning to Career Success in Art History
In a world where career shifts and lifelong learning have become the norm, Jill’s story stands out as a beacon of inspiration. Having recently completed a degree at Leeds University, Jill’s path to success is a testament to the power of online learning, particularly for adults seeking to pivot their careers. Jill’s journey began with […]
National Coding Week 2024: The Vital Role of Coding in the Modern World
National Coding Week started on 16th September, and is the perfect time to highlight the importance of coding – especially with this year’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Coding is no longer just for tech experts; it’s essential for everyone, whether you’re a student, professional, or someone exploring a new interest. As someone who discovered […]
What Qualifications Do I Need to Be a Nurse?
Have you decided that this year is the year you finally take that leap towards a new career? Are you considering a career in nursing? Whether you are a young learner wondering what step to take next or an adult learner eager to transition into a new, rewarding role, this blog post will explore all […]
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 adaptable to the diverse needs of individuals. The evolving landscape of education demands a shift from traditional models to innovative strategies that cater to the ever-changing dynamics of our society. A […]
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 presented the opportunity to support a learner to get back into the workplace or to work towards a long awaited career change. The Bursary would fund up to a maximum of […]
National Extension College: Sixty years of second chance learning – FE Week
“There is no doubt that its (National Extension College) original remit – to offer second chances to learners in our educationally divided country – is as relevant as ever. And any lifelong learning policy worth having must surely find an effective way of supporting institutions and provision dedicated to those ends.” The National Extension College […]
National Extension College celebrates its 60th birthday
The National Extension College (NEC), is marking a special birthday in 2023 as we celebrate 60 years since the college was founded by Michael Young, Lord Young of Dartington. Throughout August, we’ll be posting some blogs to celebrate our 60 years. NEC at 60 Established in August 1963 as a not-for-profit distance learning provider, NEC […]
The key to reviving social mobility
In our blog post on 13th July 2023, Is education the answer to social mobility? The contribution of the National Extension College, Ros Morpeth, Board of Trustees Member and former CEO of NEC, penned a powerful letter in response to an article by Polly Toynbee (At last, Labour is admitting the defining role of class […]
Is education the answer to social mobility? The contribution of the National Extension College.
All political parties talk loudly about their commitment to social mobility and levelling up, but progress over the last decades has been dire and many commentators agree that that social mobility has gone into reverse and is maybe about to get worse. In a recent article in the Guardian, (At last, Labour is admitting the […]