Surge in Homeschooling in Scotland: Concerns about state education
Recent data from authorities show a significant surge in homeschooling in Scotland, with over 2,200 children currently being schooled at home, up 40% in two years and more than tripling in seven years. This increase is due to lower educational standards and more classroom violence. Scotland’s decrease in international league tables for Reading, Maths and Science among […]
Part 5 – Strengthening support for SEND students
In the fifth part of our series on Nisai Virtual Academy’s journey to achieving and maintaining the prestigious IQM “Centre of Excellence” status, we turn our focus to our ongoing improvements in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). At Nisai, we believe that every student deserves tailored support to help them succeed, and our […]
Part 3 – Leveraging data for growth: Nisai Professional Development Institute (NPDI)
Welcome to the third part of Nisai’s quest for Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) status. In this series, we’ll walk you through strategies and initiatives that highlight our commitment to inclusive education and student support. In this part, we delve into our data-driven approach to enhancing student support and development with the work of Nisai Professional Development Institute […]
Fostering inclusivity in education through digital technology: Is it possible?
The first part of our webinar with INQUIRER.NET was a success, based on “Fostering inclusivity in education through digital technology: Is it possible?” Click below to read about the topics discussed.
Part 6 – Building a robust student support team
In the final part of our series on Nisai Virtual Academy’s journey to achieving and maintaining the prestigious IQM “Centre of Excellence” status, we focus on the cornerstone of our success: the Customer and Student Support Team (CASST). This dedicated team plays a vital role in ensuring that our students receive the personalised support they need to […]
6 steps to inclusive education excellence: Nisai’s Journey to IQM “Centre of Excellence” Status
While over 200 UK schools have been awarded IQM Centre of Excellence status, Nisai Virtual Academy is the only online school that maintains IQM “Centre of Excellence” status. This stands as a testament to Nisai’s unwavering dedication to fostering inclusivity, equity, and liberation in education. So how does Nisai do it? The fact that Nisai Virtual […]
The SEND Implementation Plan: A real plan needed behind the rhetoric?
The SEND Implementation Plan promises support for young people with SEND in all aspects of their education including mental health and that they will hold delivery partners to account. It promises that a young person’s needs will be identified early, and that the local SEND and alternative provision partnerships will provide education plans built on […]
Boosting Children’s Reading, Spelling and Writing Skills with Units of Sound
February 26th 2024 Cape Town Nisai have been in collaboration with Out of Africa Children’s Foundation, Cape Town, South Africa, since 2022. Together they have worked to get Nisai’s Units of Sound online literacy intervention programme into disadvantaged areas in Cape Town, so that children can improve their literacy skills. The new project is at Ikhaya […]
Focusing on inclusion, Nisai retains IQM “Centre of Excellence” status
According to IQM’s review on March 2024, Nisai continues to retain its Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) “Centre of Excellence” status with focus on inclusive learning. Mr. Dirk Pittard, the assessor of IQM, visited Nisai Stockton-on-Tees office and met with Ms. Victoria Reaney, Chief Operating Officer of Nisai Group, to discuss student support. “Despite celebrating over 26 years […]
Promoting Inclusive Learning: Nisai Group’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Empowerment
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Nisai Group’s focus on inclusive learning, dedicated to championing equality and empowerment for all students. Partnering with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE), Nisai Group reaffirms its lifelong commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by UNESCO. […]
