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 […]
Building partnerships in practice!
It’s always good to see new partnerships developing! It was one of the aims of the Northern Supplementary Schools Network which held its first meeting in September 2016. The NSSN aims to bring together representatives of supplementary schools, NRCSE Mentors, universities and museums with a common interest in the delivery of community-led out-of-school education. One of the organisations […]
Two research studies published
Two leading think-tanks, IPPR and RSA, publish reports on supplementary schools From Institute for Public Policy Research Saturdays for success: How supplementary education can support pupils from all backgrounds to flourish Mainstream schools can benefit in a number of ways from the work of the UK’s many community-led educational programmes. This report makes recommendations for […]


