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Our Supported Learning Employability Skills students will be performing at the Mercury Theatre on 14th June 5:30pm. To set the…
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We offer a variety of exciting courses starting in September. These include work based skills, arts and crafts, gentle exercise classes and gardening. You can either view courses online or browse through our new 2020/21 brochure below.
Our Supported Learning Employability Skills students will be performing at the Mercury Theatre on 14th June 5:30pm. To set the…
SL Employability Horticulture Students have recently started an exciting project with Firstsite Gallery, Colchester (winners of the Art Fund Museum…
ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning) is welcoming adult learners back into the classroom with a series of open days at…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. It finally feels like Summer has arrived…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. Browse our full range of courses and…
Expanding the use of new technology is crucial to the way in which we are improving lives through learning. However,…
There has been a strong focus on co-production and there has been great working relationships made with ACL colleagues and…
Festival of Learning is the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England. These awards highlight the benefits of learning, celebrate achievements…
It can be very difficult to make decisions about which course to take, or career path to follow. How do…
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Discover Magazine, available for free online and to pick up from supermarkets,…
ACL is an official #Census21 Support Center. We’re offering free and friendly support to anyone who needs it at locations…
As you will be aware, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out…
Should a learner need to self-isolate or local restrictions require them to stay at home and a course is not…
Expectantly, I throw open the curtains… SNOW! Gleefully, we make snow angels. Excitedly, I throw snowballs at my brothers. Speedily,…
“How inspiring it is for the younger generation to want to do something to for the older generation, multi-generational working…
Thinking about enrolling on an online course? But not sure what it might be like? Here’s a look at five…
We were were sent a message from Michelle, one of our Supported Learning Community Art tutors who was exploring art…
If you are a learner enrolled on a course with Adult Learning with ACL then you can apply. We are…
It is important to recognise that the online classroom is in fact a classroom and certain behaviours are expected when…
Update: 08/04/2020: Following the latest government guidance, we have moved from classroom-based learning to online and flexible distance learning. We…
Learners in the Supported Learning Art for All class in Brentwood produced some fantastic artwork that has been made into…
Working alongside Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex, we hosted an afternoon tea event at ACL Colchester. The event…
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To make that you are kept safe and feel comfortable when you come back to college, we have put together some information.
Check out what our learners have been doing! If you’re part of our community, we would love to see your creations or pictures. Share them with us on social media or acl.nostoppingme@essex.gov.uk to be featured.
There is support out there to help you get back to living your best life. The first step is to reach out and talk to people about what you are going through. We have put together resources to help you to support yourself and the people around you.
View our full range of mindfulness videos including Yoga and Relaxation.
Please let us know you’re which course(s) you’re interested in and we will get back to you as soon as we can! Alternatively, please call 0345 603 7635 or email Lifelong.Learning@essex.gov.uk to speak to a member of our team.
You can find out more about how your information is handled by Essex County Council, including how to make a complaint and contacting the Data Protection Officer, on our website.