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 […]
NRCSE Conference 2022
The NRCSE Supplementary Schools Conference called “Creativity, Youth Voice and Awards” was held on 24 March at Resource for London where 80 participants joined online and in person! It was a fantastic day where we celebrated the achievements of supplementary schools and shared our learning.
There were some great presentations from a few supplementary schools who shared the work they’ve been doing, including how they have implemented our Creative Teaching and Learning Project and Children’s rights training in their schools. Thank you to Clube dos Brasileirinhos , Latin American House , Rustam School and Shoqata Ardhmëria UK.
Participants were also able to attend a workshop taster session of our Creative Teaching and Learning Project with Patrice Baldwin or our Children’s Rights Training in partnership with UNICEF UK.
During the day, we were also able to celebrate the schools who have worked hard and recently have achieved their Quality Mark Award, as well as during the pandemic!
It was great to be together after so long and celebrate the amazing people and work done in the sector. If you weren’t able to join us, we hope to see you at our next event!
Update from NRCSE and YPF Trust
We are delighted to announce that in April 2022 the YPF Trust and NRCSE are coming together in support of supplementary schools and out of school settings.
The work, staff and resources of NRCSE will move across to YPF Trust and form the foundations of a new and exciting programme of work building on the legacy of place-based investment and community support provided by NRCSE since 2012, reaching thousands of children and young people across the country.
The supplementary education sector is a vital part of many children, young people and community’s lives across the country – yet the work remains undervalued and under-resourced.
We are committed to championing this work, supporting the sustainability and growth of the sector and ensuring that supplementary education is at the heart of local and national solutions to the challenges many children and young people face.
We believe that YPF Trust is the ideal home for supplementary education support in the future and will enable this work to thrive alongside our ambitious plans for the future of the Young People’s Foundation network.
Vicky Gough, Chair of Trustees at NRCSE said:
“On behalf of the Trustees of the NRCSE I welcome this exciting move which we think will provide a secure foundation for the important work of sustaining and developing the supplementary education sector. We would like to pay tribute to Pascale Vassie who set up the NRCSE and whose legacy will continue with this ambitious development.”
Justin Watson, CEO of YPF Trust said:
“This is exciting time for YPF Trust and I am delighted that we are able to grow our commitment to children, young people and communities at a local level through our work with NRCSE – we are really looking forward to working with others to champion and support supplementary education in the future”
NRCSE support community-led supplementary schools and the wider supplementary education sector across England, including at the British Somali Community supplementary school.
Mohiadin Wagad, their Coordinator, said:
“We regularly benefit from the training and meetings organised by the NRCSE. We currently have 80 students attending our program, we also hold workshops for their parents on monthly basis on programmes such as supporting children at home, online safety, mental health awareness, crime awareness programs. The number of families requesting to join our school is increasing day by day”
In the short term, the offer from NRCSE will not change, and over time we will seek to grow the offer through YPF Trust and build new partnerships and collaborations locally and nationally which are led by communities and centred on outstanding opportunities for all children and people.
If you would like to get involved or know more then we would love to hear from you – please do contact Justin – justin@ypftrust.org.uk
NRCSE Towards Creative Teaching and Learning Project with Patrice Baldwin
This video is about the NRCSE ‘Towards Creative Teaching and Learning’ (CTL) project.
A face-to-face training brought together 22 community led teachers to learn how to use a wide range of drama strategies as pedagogical tools. The objective was to help students to develop their thinking, language learning, group work and problem solving. CTL will continue to focus on the role that the arts and cultural learning play in transforming the lives of young people.
The project is funded by John Lyons Charity. The event was funded by Resource for London.
NRCSE Creative Teaching and Learning Project
NRCSE invites you to join our exciting and innovative NRCSE towards Creative Teaching and Learning Project (CTL)
CTL will focus on the role that arts and cultural learning plays in transforming the lives of young people. Our overall aim is to support supplementary schoolteachers to adopt more creative approaches to their classroom practice.
Spaces are very limited, for 22 teachers and ideally 2 teachers working with 7-11 year-old from each setting.
The project is funded by John Lyon’s Charity and includes a small admin fee for participation. Our CTL project partner is Patrice Baldwin, who was the President of the International Drama and Theatre Education Association, a previous Chair of National Drama and Theatre Educators, and the National Director of D4LC.
Thank you for your interest. Remember that places are limited, so please get in touch with Dr Mon Partovi (mon@nrcse.org.uk) to enquire about eligibility.