Welcome to your new resource

Providing the things that make your life as a learner easier is what National College of Education (NCE) is all about. That’s why we have introduced the NCE Learner Enrichment Calendar to your Learner Hub.

This useful tool is a space for you to discover additional learning, development, and inspiration to enhance your apprenticeship experience. It brings together a range of activities, events, and resources to support you throughout your programme, empowering you to grow as a learner, in your professional role, and within your sector.

Throughout the year, you’ll find opportunities in this calendar linked to career development, health and wellbeing, networking, and industry insights, all designed to support your progress.

Let’s take a closer look at what this resource has to offer, and how it supports your learning journey.

What is the NCE Learner Enrichment Calendar?

This comprehensive calendar is a collection of monthly activities and opportunities you can utilise during your apprenticeship experience.

These include:

• Articles and updates relevant to your sector

• Live and on-demand events

• Career development resources

• Awareness days and wellbeing-themed materials

• Opportunities to build knowledge and confidence

The calendar is designed to help you stay informed, engaged, and to get the most out of your learning programme.

The benefits of using your NCE Learner Enrichment Calendar

• The activities inside your NCE Learner Enrichment Calendar enable you to:

• Build your knowledge – stay up to date with your sector

• Develop new skills – in anything from communication to leadership

• Support your wellbeing – with a focus on balance and resilience

• Explore your career – discover options and pathways to explore

• Stay motivated – by adding layers of nuance and variety to your learning

All these elements combined build depth and determination into your apprenticeship.

Using your calendar for Off-The-Job Training (OTJ)

Some of the activities marked in your NCE Learner Enrichment Calendar can be logged against your Off-The-Job training hours.

To use them for this purpose, you must:

• Complete them during working hours

• Make sure they are relevant to your apprenticeship

• Log your activity on Aptem, including what you completed and learned

Activities such as reading sector-related articles, attending webinars, or taking part in career sessions may be suitable. These activities can also support your continued professional development (CPD).

How to use your calendar

The calendar is super-easy to use. Simply:

• Open the PDF using the 'View Your Learner Enrichment Calendar' button below

• Browse each month and explore what’s available

• Choose activities that interest you or support your goals

• Plan time within your working hours to complete them

• Reflect on what you’ve learned

• Log your OTJ hours on Aptem where appropriate

Pro tips:

• Aim to complete at least 1 activity each month

• Try a mix of different activities to keep things interesting

• Share useful resources with your team

• Talk to your Professional Learning Mentor about what you’ve done

• Use it to support your overall development

You’ll find a wide selection of events and resources to access – and all are completely free.

Start exploring today

Log your OTJ hours here