David decided to study GCSE Geography and GCSE Astronomy with NEC during the pandemic as a result of the extra time he had at home. At 67, David has had a long career working in Logistics Management before gaining a PGCE in chemistry at the age of 55 and teaching GCSE and A level Chemistry […]
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GCSE French leads to a love for the language and an AS level!
Sarah decided to study GCSE French with NEC at the same time that her son was also taking his GCSEs at school. She wanted a structure to her language learning, and a course that would keep her motivated to stay focused on harder topics such as grammar. Studying with NEC was not Sarah’s first experience […]
Is it possible to balance work and study?
You don’t have to have a career in mind to pursue your interests. Nikki was working full-time and had already achieved 10 GCSEs, 4 A levels and a maths degree when she decided to enrol with NEC. Nikki says that it’s her love of history that brought her back into education. “My study is completely […]
How can studying improve your teaching?
As Head of Art at an academy in South East London, Aasha understands how difficult it has been for teachers to adapt to a new way of teaching. In the following article, she explores how studying on NEC’s A level History of Art course has improved her teaching and benefited her students. Why choose A […]
Thanks paid to Dr Ros Morpeth OBE from across NEC for her leadership
Upon the retirement of Dr. Ros Morpeth OBE from her position as Chief Executive of the National Extension College, we would like to thank her for her decades of service and the enormous impact she has made to thousands of students’ lives. Ros has always gone above and beyond to support students and widen participation […]
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
From the classroom to online lessons almost overnight, teachers have been under an incredible amount of pressure throughout the last year. Teachers have been on the front lines of our children’s education through multiple school closures and exam cancellations. However, 2020 saw a significant increase in teacher training applications. Some have turned to teaching after […]
Exploring the importance of lifelong learning
John has been a student with NEC for over three decades and is an amazing example of the fulfilment gained from embracing lifelong learning. He is currently studying our courses in Creative Writing and a Taste of Counselling. John is a retired osteopath and at eighty-five years old, is one of our oldest and longest-standing […]