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 […]
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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 in a position where their grades in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics didn’t meet their expectations. If this sounds like your situation, it’s important to remember that resitting A level STEM […]
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Online?
When it comes to studying, traditional school and educational settings aren’t the only options for students. With distance learning and online education becoming more and more popular, you may be wondering whether studying online is a suitable option for you or your child. To help you make the right decision for you and your academic […]
Are GCSE Resits Beneficial?
Written by NEC Chief Executive Esther Chesterman – explaining the benefits of GCSE resits. If your exams haven’t quite gone to plan and you are considering taking a resit course, you are not alone. There’s no denying that the exam period can be a stressful time for students, especially when you are relying on a […]
Labour Party’s Education Policies: Enhancing Social Mobility for Private Candidates, Adult Learners, and Homeschoolers
As the CEO of the National Extension College (NEC), I am thrilled to see the Labour Party’s education manifesto becoming a reality under the new government. This shift brings significant implications for private candidates, adult learners, and homeschoolers—groups we have passionately supported for decades. Reflecting on our founder Michael Young’s vision, it is clear that […]
What do I do if I want a career change?
Making the decision to embark on a new career change can be both exciting and daunting. For many, taking the step towards a new career is huge and comes with a lot of consideration from passion and interests to skills, values and more. To help you make the best decision towards your new career path, […]
A Head Teacher’s Priorities for 2024
Head teachers in secondary schools are steering through an intricate landscape of advanced planning, critical evaluation, and strategic decision-making. This period is pivotal, marking a transition from concluding the current academic term to setting the stage for the next academic year. Curriculum and Exams Foremost on the agenda is the preparation for GCSEs and A […]
What is the difference between GCSEs and IGCSEs?
When it comes to navigating education systems as a traditional student, distance learner or parent, there are many terms and qualifications that can cause overwhelm. If IGCSEs is a term that’s new to you and you would like to know what it means and how it may affect you, here is everything you need to […]
What careers can computing lead to?
Does the idea of a career in computing appeal to you? In this post we will be diving into everything you need to know to help you decide if a role in computer science is the right one for you. What are computer careers? The terms computer or computing careers umbrellas a wide range of […]
Why Should Children Learn Computer Programming?
As we stand today, it’s undoubtedly more important than ever to be able to navigate and explore the use of technology with ease. It’s undeniable that technology is continuously growing, and we are evolving into a digital age. With this in mind, in this blog post we will explore the significance of teaching children programming, […]