Devasted that Luljeta Nuzi has died after a long fight with cancer. An incredible, dynamic, fierce woman whose optimism and passion for equality for all, in education, as women, as members of refugee and global majority communities will remain an inspiration for those who met her. I first met Luljeta in 2009 when she came […]
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Changes to GCSEs
For GCSE subjects taught in mainstream schools the new specifications are already being taught and children will be taking the new exams in the Summer term 2018 (or in the case of English and maths already took the reformed exams this year). For ‘community’ languages ie. many of the languages taught in supplementary schools, the […]
Top Quality Mark Award for Bradford Supplementary Schools
A ceremony to recognise supplementary schools who have achieved the national Quality Mark for Supplementary Education was held at City Hall in presence of the Lord Mayor of Bradford and Judith Kirk, Deputy Director of Children’s Services, NRCSE CEO, Pascale Vassie, and other respected councillors and guests from Bradford’s diverse communities including representatives from supplementary schools as […]
New quality recognition scheme builds on government regulation
Stop press: New quality recognition scheme encourages development of best practice in out-of-school provision and builds on existing government regulation. The NRCSE Quality Mark builds on Section 11 of the Children’s Act 2004 and addresses eight standards in educational provision: Create an effective learning environment Teach effectively Record progress and achievement Choose the right resources […]
Latest stats for ‘lesser-taught’ languages
The wonderful Teresa Tinsley, who writes Language Trends each year and is a champion for language learning, has prepared this chart for us. Showing entries for GCSE and A level examinations in all 16 languages that currently have GB exams available, the chart also shows trends in the numbers entering those exams since 2011. You […]
