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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Luljeta Nuzi, founder director of Shpresa
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 to ContinYou to present Shpresa Programme’s supplementary education provision. The partnerships Shpresa built with mainstream schools were extraordinary. Always respectful and rigorous in maintaining good relationships with councillors, MPs and school leadership teams; Luljeta secured the collaborative partnerships every community group desires but rarely achieves. She was so generous in sharing her methods and ideas with others. An inspiration for many. Although few had her energy, she made it seem possible that true respect could exist between educationalists from the statutory and the community sector.
A real friend to me as we established NRCSE as an independent charity she even found time to sit on the NRCSE board of trustees and helped shaped the Quality Mark for Supplementary Education as a member of the national advisory group (below) made up of some of the very best supplementary schools in England.
Her vision to bring all Newham’s community-led projects forwards with Shpresa helped small groups grow and provide opportunities for joy, pride in culture and mother tongue and growth for young people. Her delight in the achievement of others was truly magical.
Luljeta was a role model for cultural pride and integration. No need to hide culture or forget mother tongue when aspiring to academic success in English: she showed young people they could be themselves and be the best.
All the staff at NRCSE join me to send condolences to her family, colleagues and friends and to remember her generosity in helping other groups. Angela Bell recalls ‘Her truly inclusive way of making sure everyone in the room had their voice heard, putting everyone’s ideas up on the wall for all to see. Absolutely empowering.’ Mojgan Solmani remembers her first meeting with Luljeta, wondering how one person could manage a large family alongside numerous charitable organisations and refugee communities – all at a professional level. Deeply impressed by all that energy and positivity’.
Her legacy lives on in all those she has touched; in all the young people she supported, now leaders themselves.
Rest in peace and rise in power Luli
Pascale
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RBKC Supplementary School Awards
Solid Foundations Good Management
What an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements of our incredible supplementary schools in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea!
Proud to see 10 dedicated settings complete the Solid Foundations Good Management certification — an essential step in YPF Trust’s quality assurance framework. This milestone highlights each setting’s commitment to creating safe environments that protect and prioritise children’s welfare.
Thank you to Westway Trust for hosting this special event. Our longstanding partnership, from NRCSE to the YPF Trust Centre for Supplementary Education, reflects our shared vision of empowering youth. Special thanks to John Lyon’s Charity for all your support.
Congratulations to every school recognised tonight. Your dedication to children and young people is truly life-changing!
It’s an absolute honour to stand before you today at the Westway Supplementary Schools Award Ceremony. I am filled with admiration and deep gratitude for each one of you. You are the dedicated individuals who tirelessly pour your heart and energy into making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people across Kensington and Chelsea and wider London.
Thank you to the Westway Trust for inviting me to be part of this special event. We have worked together for many years to support supplementary schools in RBKC—first through the NRCSE and now with the YPFT Centre for Supplementary Education. I am truly grateful for our longstanding partnership, which is rooted in a shared vision of empowering our youth.
Today, we come together to celebrate a significant milestone—10 settings have completed the Solid Foundations Good Management an essential step in the YPF Trust’s quality assurance framework for supplementary education. This achievement reflects a commitment to creating safe environments that prioritize and protects children’s welfare.
There settings are now progressing towards achieving the Quality Mark award—a goal we hope they’ll reach soon. This commitment is about so much more than safety alone; it’s about creating spaces where children and young people can freely explore their creativity, gain confidence, and express their unique voices. It’s also about strengthening leadership within your settings, driving continuous improvement and achieving better outcomes for all.
Today, we celebrate more than just certificates; we celebrate your unwavering dedication to this community. Week after week, you give up your weekends to support, nurture, and guide young minds. But we all know your work doesn’t stop when the weekend ends. Behind the scenes, you are tirelessly building not only spaces of learning but also places of belonging where children feel valued and inspired.
Before presenting the certificates, I want to thank each of you for believing in the transformative power of education and for showing up every day with resilience, kindness, and passion. You are not just teaching these young people; you are empowering them to become the leaders of tomorrow. Let’s continue this journey together, hand in hand, to ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education and every young person has a safe space to grow and thrive. Thank you for all that you do. Let’s keep building, keep believing, and keep inspiring.
Dr Monireh Partovi, programme manager for supplementary education at the YPF Trust