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East Midlands Supplementary Education Network
One network · many heritage languages

Where children grow into their heritage language.

Community-run schools across the East Midlands, teaching heritage languages, culture and curriculum support.

23
member schools
19
languages taught
5
cities & counting
What we do

Behind every school, a network.

  • Training & safeguarding
    Support and DBS guidance for volunteers
  • Quality framework
    Help working towards NRCSE Bronze–Gold
  • Funding & grants
    Finding and applying for small grants
  • A shared voice
    With councils and mainstream schools
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News & events

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Next event
Next event · all welcome
Festival of Cultures – Bringing Communities Together
Sun 20 Sep 2026 · 12:30–16:30 · King George V Community Centre, Derby
Latest news
16 Sep 2026
How the East Midlands Supplementary Education Network Began
The East Midlands Supplementary Education Network grew from community-led events in 2025 that brought together supplementary schools and highlighted their shared strengths and challenges. The Network was created to strengthen collaboration, support heritage language education and celebrate multilingualism and cultural identity.
Get in touch

Questions? Ask the committee.

Anything about the network, partnership or press — the right volunteer will reply within five working days.

Interested in joining us? Use this form instead →
Now welcoming new members · 2026/27

Run a supplementary school? Join us.

Five minutes to apply, free membership. We’ll reply within five working days.

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