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Clacton Community Hub and Harwich Library Work has begun to develop a new multi-use community hub in Clacton Town Centre.…
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Don’t put your dreams on hold! We have adapted our courses to be delivered at centres online
Ever wanted to learn how to cook, draw, sculpt, speak a new language, or try something new?
Don’t put your dreams on hold! We have adapted our courses to be delivered at centres online
Our tutors will be sharing some fun activities for you and your family to get involved with at home
To celebrate the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale and the 50th anniversary of Adult Social Care Services becoming part of the Local Authority, Essex County Council is proud to launch the Nightingale Bursary.
The bursary will fully fund courses for existing care employees who are not eligible or suitable for an apprenticeship and would normally have to pay towards their training. This bursary is suitable for those employees looking to gain formal accreditation to support their role or improve their skills in the Health & Social Care sector.
Clacton Community Hub and Harwich Library Work has begun to develop a new multi-use community hub in Clacton Town Centre.…
To mark World Art Day, ACL Essex wants people to consider turning pastimes like photography or art into a career.…
Come Celebrate Earth Day with ACL! Join us this Earth Day, April 22nd, at ACL Colchester! We have lots of…
Come to ACL Essex’s Family Fun Day in Basildon! Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is hosting a Family Fun Day…
Adult education provider, ACL Essex supports hundreds of adults to develop their maths skills. This World Maths Day (23 March),…
This year, the adult education provider is giving top tips to show people how to build the career they’ve always…
We recently caught up with Magda, who is completing a level 3 diploma in adult care, fully funded by the…
This year, we are keen to bust myths around apprenticeships. We’re busting myths about apprenticeships this National Apprenticeship Week (5-11…
A new Ofsted report reveals that ACL Essex is ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted has awarded our adult education provider,…
Free for anyone aged 19+ that lives or wants to work in Essex, these 12-week courses are a great…
This year as part of our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (February 5 – 11), we will be hosting 2…
Finding a job can be hard and there could be a number of reasons why you feel like you aren’t…
Essex County Council’s Levelling Up fund has paid for £60,000 worth of new STEM equipment for four ACL Essex centres.…
We recently caught up with Jack Parsons, ACL AAT Award winner 2021 to find out what he’s doing now and…
A common myth is that apprenticeships are designed for those who have just left school or college. An apprenticeship can…
ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, is giving people the chance to boost their English and Maths skills with…
Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is encouraging Essex residents to take advantage of the variety of support available this Christmas.…
Essex residents are being encouraged to sign up to ACL Essex’s festive courses and get crafting this Christmas, to create…
Our learners embraced the opportunity to show off their maths skills to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, during his visit…
Zachery enrolled on a Level 3 course in Adult Care that is fully funded by the Nightingale Care Bursary. Zachery…
Over the coming weeks, our tutors will be sharing some fun activities for you and your family to get involved…
We are continuing to show our support for the incredible people who work in healthcare by sharing a new activity…
Today, our Woodworking tutor Mike shows you how to create a Tangram Puzzle using spare pieces of MDF. Last week…
An ode to Florence Nightingale, on the 200th anniversary of her birth By Jack Gaydon ‘Thou was not born for…
I wish there were more portraits of Florence Nightingale. I am surprised there are so few. I would have liked…
Photography tutor Barry shares this Photoshop tutorial on how to create a Victorian vintage effect on a contemporary portrait. Don’t…
Language tutor Elinor shares a brief History and interesting facts about Florence, the city that Florence Nightingale was named after.…
Art tutor Lucy shows us how to create a beautiful rainbow collage using scraps of fabric you may have lying…
A brief history Florence Nightingale, was born in Florence Italy, on the 12th May 1820. Florence served as a manager…
Much like Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole was hugely influential in the world of nursing. Tutor Joy shares a brief history…
Goan Fish Curry This is how I was taught to make the dish in Candolim, North Goa. Fish curry is…
How to create your own Art Deco Inspired Flower Pattern. Imagine the roaring 1920’s, glamour, luxury, elegance, simple sleek shapes,…
This week Susan will follow on from last week and talk about ‘family’ and some simple questions you might ask.…
It’s the final instalment of this ‘ACL Book Club’. English tutor Jacquie will be answering any questions you have as…
It’s doodle time! A doodle is an unfocused drawing made while a person’s attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are simple…
Delve into the world of Twitter. Sophia will give you a simple yet informative run through. You’ll be hashtagging in…
It’s time to learn some Spanish with Aida! This week Aida will be teaching us how to order food and…
Go on a photography treasure hunt on your own or with family indoors or in the garden. There are hundreds…
Want to dye your hair at home and avoid a miss-hap?! Tania will show you the best techniques to apply…
Looking to give someone a lockdown haircut? These simple steps might help! Don’t worry if you’ve picked up the scissors…
I would 100% recommend doing an apprenticeship to anyone. There are so many different courses out there to choose from and all of them give learners so many different opportunities to excel in a work place. With these opportunities and skills, joined with the knowledge of your chosen course, you are assured to be an ideal candidate for any job!
Holly from Burnham-on-Crouch
Hi, I’m Monika, 49. I’m originally from India and moved here 14 years ago. Whilst my kids were growing up I volunteered in schools. In order to progress to other roles I knew I needed to get GCSEs in English and maths. I have today achieved a grade 9 in my English exam which I am over the moon about. ACL provided me with the opportunity to work around my family life and I have never had such a good tutor in all my life – amazing! I had no idea that I would get the highest possible grade, I am an introvert by nature so this is just such a shock for me. I would advise anyone who is thinking about learning with ACL to do it today! I am now all ready to start my GCSE maths course this year.
Monika from Colchester
I’m Nick, 54 and am about to start a teacher training course at Moulsham High School teaching Computer Science. I was all set to follow my dream of becoming a teacher but realised that I was lacking a GCSE pass in English. I heard about ACL and was able to enrol on the course easily. Angela, our teacher was amazing and really effective and as a result I have today received a grade 7 – hurray! I would advise anyone that needs a GCSE to think about ACL, very professional and we all worked as a team in class.
Nick from Colchester
I started with Essex County Council in February 2019 as a Business Support Assistant in the file and data team, where I quickly settled into the team and managed to learn all the tasks very quickly. In May 2019, I spoke with my line manager about the possibility of enrolling on the ‘Business Administrator – L3’ apprenticeship. My line manager fully supported this and contacted ACL to get me enrolled. The skills I have learnt throughout my time on the apprenticeship with ACL has prepared me to be able to progress within my organisation and feel confident in doing so. I am on course to finish my Business Administrator – L3 qualification this year and I am hoping to do this with the best possible mark.
Wade from Basildon
Ever wanted to learn how to cook, draw, sculpt, speak a new language, or try something new?
Do you want to improve your CV, gain skills to progress in your current role, or looking for a new career?
Whatever your reason to improve your English, Maths, Science or Digital skills, ACL can help! Our courses could be free* and support you to gain the qualifications you need…
Learn about looking after your mental health and wellbeing, in addition to supporting your family and friends.
These courses offer you the opportunity to learn together to build strong relationships, develop new skills and raise aspirations for all the family.
Hundreds of courses across the county, there’s something for every learner and business.
Programmes are suitable for all learners, including learners with complex needs, learners wishing to develop social and personal skills, and those wishing to gain qualifications and employment.
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