Providing the things that make your life as a learner easier is what The Childcare Company is all about. That’s why we have introduced the 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 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 Learner Enrichment Calendar
The activities inside your 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 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 via the tend website
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
Try a mix of different activities to keep things interesting
Share useful resources with your team
Talk to your Development Coach 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
Your Learner Enrichment Calendar is here specifically to help you get more from your apprenticeship. Take a look, get involved, and make the most of the opportunities available to you.
