Supplementary schools resources
The NRC produces a termly Bulletin and various resources for supplementary schools. Joining today and becoming a FREE member of the NRC will give you access to more resources like our How to guides.
The Bullet!n
The Bulletin is the best way of keeping up to date with the latest information and developments in the supplementary education sector and related fields. With a national readership and contributions from academics, teachers, school co-ordinators, LA officers and the DCSF, The Bulletin is an indispensable resource for anyone with an interest in the field.
Keep up to date with the latest developments in supplementary education.
Visit the NRC Bulletin archive and download the current issue.
The e-Bulletin
In response to popular request, we have launched a monthly email version of our Bulletin, which has further updates, relevant news and useful information about current issues and developments.
Visit the e-Bulletin archive and download the current issue.
National Year of Reading
Visit here for resources and links for 2008's National Year of Reading.
Working with supplementary schools
Click here to read a document on how Local Authorities can work with supplementary schools. Click here to visit the original Southwark Council guidance on ethnic minority achievement in schools.
Shared objectives
Find out how supplementary schools contribute to the national agenda in our handy guide.
View the Shared Objectives document.
Policy map
It is now widely acknowledged that supplementary schools can make a valuable contribution to a number of educational objectives, such as raising the achievement of minority ethnic pupils.
However, fewer people realise that supplementary education can also improve outcomes for children, young people, families and communities in a range of other ways.
This online resorce will help you to understand the important role that supplementary education plays in many different policy areas.
Good practice guides
Read about what different supplementary schools all around the country are doing in the pursuit of excellence and innovation. Read about the work they have done and their top tips!
Arts and diversity
The Arts Council England and the NRC have worked in partnership to research arts and diversity in supplementary schools.
Download the report and view photos of learners and their artwork.
Supplementary and mainstream schools: supporting new arrivals
Guidance for supplementary schools on how to best help new arrivals – for example, international migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrants from overseas.
Visit the Supporting newly-arrived communites pages.
Evidence base
Articles and research reports that provide the evidence that supplementary education works.
