School Work Experience: Preparing Young People for the Real World
School work experience is an important step in preparing young people for life beyond the classroom. It gives students the opportunity to enter a professional environment, observe how an organisation operates and understand what employers expect from their staff. For many students, a placement may be their first introduction to the world of employment. Simple […]
Why Bengali Matters: A Language of Roots, Family and Future
Why Bengali Matters: A Language of Roots, Family and Future For children and young people of Bangladeshi heritage living in Britain and across the diaspora, learning Bengali is not simply about acquiring another language. It is about holding on to a living connection with family, ancestry, culture, confidence and opportunity. Many diaspora children grow up […]
A Year That Can Transform Your Future
A Year That Can Transform Your Future: International Student Placements at Cohesive Society CIC For many international students, studying in the United Kingdom is about far more than gaining a degree. It is an opportunity to understand a new society, gain practical experience, build confidence, improve communication skills and prepare for a meaningful […]
Supported the UK Bengali Book Fair in London 2026
Proudly supports the UK Bengali Book Fair in London 2026 Cohesive Society CIC is immensely proud to be a joint sponsor of one of the most inspiring cultural occasions of the year: the UK Bengali Book Fair in London 2026, taking place on 27 and 28 June 2026 at the historic Brady Arts […]
Sponsoring Friendly Football Match to Celebrate “Walk to Be Healthy
Sponsoring Friendly Football Match to Celebrate “Walk to Be Healthy” Sponsor and support a friendly community football match taking place on Sunday, 21 June 2026, at 1:30 PM, at the Riverside Campus of the University of Northampton, NN1 5PH. Free parking will be available for visitors and participants. This special match is being organised by […]
Joining Hands with Northampton Carnival
Joining Hands with Northampton Carnival: A Day of Colour, Community and Celebration Northampton Carnival once again brought the town alive with colour, music, laughter and an extraordinary sense of togetherness. Under a bright sunny sky, thousands of people from across Northamptonshire gathered to enjoy one of the most vibrant community celebrations of the year. It […]
Announcing a New Community Book Project: My Bangladesh, My Britain
Announcing a New Community Book Project: My Bangladesh, My Britain Cohesive Society CIC is proud to announce its intention to develop an exciting new book project titled My Bangladesh, My Britain — a book for British-born and British-raised children and young people of Bangladeshi origin. This project is being shaped with one clear and heartfelt […]
TechPathways: Skills & Employment for Diverse Communities
TechPathways: Skills & Employment for Diverse Communities A New Digital Skills and Employment Support Programme in Northampton In today’s rapidly changing world, essential services are increasingly moving online. From booking GP appointments and managing NHS records to applying for benefits through the Department for Work and Pensions, digital skills have become essential for everyday life. […]
Launch New Classes for Deaf Children in Northamptonshire
Launch New Classes for Deaf Children in Northamptonshire We are proud to announce that we are preparing to launch a new and inclusive educational project for Deaf children and young people in Northamptonshire in the coming months. For years, we have worked to strengthen communities, support families, and create safe spaces for learning and development. […]
Have you ever sat at parents’ evening pretending you understood everything — but felt completely lost
Why Many BAME Parents Don’t Fully Understand the UK School System – And Why That’s Not Their Fault At Cohesive Society CIC, we regularly meet brilliant, hardworking, deeply committed parents from Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Somali, Arab, African, and other minority communities across Northamptonshire who all share one quiet concern: “I don’t fully understand how the […]
