The purpose for the national restrictions from 5 November 2020 is to reduce the spread of the virus. The main message is to stay at home, except for specific purposes. One of the specific purposes is for education and childcare. With regards to out-of-school settings in particular, please read the following Department for Education advice […]
Remote teaching in supplementary school settings
As part of the preparation for our new Remote Teaching & Digital Skills course, NRCSE tutor, Akhita Benjamin, interviewed four supplementary schools to find out more about how they were engaging with their pupils and adapting their support to ensure that vital cultural engagement continued through lockdown. With many thanks to Al Ola Arabic School, […]
The added value of language and culture.
This NRCSE networking event proved to be a well-attended and interactive evening which examined the value and potential of using language and culture as a gateway to educational achievement and wellbeing. The programme opened with a heartfelt poem titled ‘DICE’ written and performed by Annie Rockson, spoken word artist and Development Manager for Young Hammersmith […]
Honour for NRCSE Executive Director and recognition of supplementary education
On 16 November 2017, HRH Prince of Wales presented NRCSE Executive Director, Pascale Vassie, with the OBE in recognition of services to education. This is tremendous recognition not only for her, but for all the people who volunteer their time at weekends and after school to enhance children’s academic achievements and understanding of language, faith, arts […]



