News & events

What’s happening in the network

Network events are open to every member school — and often to families too.

Upcoming events

Next event · Families welcome - booking required
Festival of Cultures – Bringing Communities Together
Sun 20 Sep 2026 · 12:30–16:30
King George V Community Centre, Derby
Celebrating our schools, cultures and communities through performances, learning and activities for the whole family.
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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.

What’s happening in the network

Upcoming events

Festival of Cultures – Bringing Communities Together

Latest news

How the East Midlands Supplementary Education Network Began