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What is NEC Learning & Support Week?
Are you a student thinking about studying an online course but not sure where to start, or a home-educator needing a solution to support your child’s learning? National Extension College (NEC) Learning & Support Week is your chance to meet our team in person and find out more about the courses, support and services we offer.
Find out how flexible online learning can fit into your life
Throughout NEC Learning & Support Week we’ll be in the foyer at Cambridge Central Library, Grand Arcade, Cambridge. Come and talk to our friendly and knowledgeable staff to find out more about the National Extension College’s (NEC) flexible online distance learning courses and support services.
As well as informaton about our courses, throughout the week we’ll have special Q&A sessions to tell you about:
- Exams and Access Arrangements
- Pastoral Support
- SENCO
- Student Support
- Returning to study as a lifelong learner
- Support for home educators.
When is NEC Learning & Support Week?
We’ll be holding our first NEC Learning and Support Week from Thursday 4th to Wednesday 10th December 2025. You will find us in the foyer at Cambridge Central Library, located in the Grand Arcade, Cambridge.
Who Shoud Visit Us at NEC Learning & Support Week?
If you are an individual looking to study a course by online distance learning, a home-educator looking for solutions to support your child, or a school or LEA looking for an online college to partner with to meet a range of needs for your students, we’ll be at Cambridge Central Library during the NEC Learning & Support Week to answer your questions and talk you through our courses and support services.
Explore Our Courses
Come along to Cambridge Central Library to find out about our range of courses covering:
- GCSEs
- A levels
- Functional Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Management
- Counselling
- Art & Creative Writing
- Teaching & Mentoring
- and more.
We’ll be on hand to answer your questions about online distance learning and how NEC can help you, or your child, to achieve Your Goals, Your Way.
Join Our Specialist Q&A Sessions With NEC Experts
Each day we’ll have a special question and answer topic that our expert staff can talk you through and answer any questions you have.
| Date | We will be on our stand at the following times* | Specialist Q&A topic | We’ll be here to help |
| Thursday 4th December | 11.30am to 6.30pm | Exams and Access Arrangements – Ask about booking exams, special arrangements, and how NEC supports every learner. | Exams & Assessment Manager |
| Friday 5th December | 9.30am to 6.30pm | Pastoral Support – Chat about wellbeing, motivation, and balancing study with everyday life. | Pastoral Support Coordinator |
| Saturday 6th December | 10.30am to 3.30pm | General Enquiries – Drop in with any question – from courses to study tips, we’re here to help. | Head of College |
| Sunday 7th December | 11.30am to 4.30pm | SENCO – Find out how we support students with additional learning needs. | SENCO |
| Monday 8th December | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Student Support – Discover how our dedicated team helps you stay on track and succeed. | Education & Quality Manager and Tutor Coordinator |
| Tuesday 9th December | 9.30am to 5.30pm | Home Education & Exams and Access Arrangements – Find out how we support home educators, or ask about booking exams, special arrangements, and how NEC supports every learner. | Exams & Assessment Administrator |
| Wednesday 10th December | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Lifelong Learning & Returning to Study – Thinking of studying again? Explore flexible courses for adult learners and returners. | Senior Course Advisor |
* You can also visit the stand outside of these times to pick up information about the National Extension College (NEC) during library opening hours.
We’re looking forward to seeing you during NEC Learning & Support Week
Empower your learning journey with our expert guidance, flexible study, and personal support.
We hope you can join us at Cambridge Central Library between 4th to 10th December 2025 to discover how NEC can help you to achieve Your Goals, Your Way.
Can’t Make it to Cambridge? You Can Contact Us Online Instead
Can’t make it in person? We are still here to answer your questions about online distance learning, so please get in touch.