Who We Are
ACL Essex is the largest provider of adult education in the county and the main apprenticeship provider for Essex County Council. We’re at the heart of our communities across Essex making a difference to residents and businesses, so everyone has the chance to make a difference for themselves, those around them, and the places that they live in.
Lifelong learning matters to us!
We take pride providing a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment that’s accessible for all.
In addition to assisting residents in acquiring skills and qualifications, we are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities through education. This can have a positive impact on health, wellbeing, independence, and sense of belonging, as well as confidence in both personal and professional life.
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
We are proud to be rated good by Ofsted from our recent inspection in December 2023. To view the report, please click here.
Centres across Essex
We have 8 centres across Essex with a range of facilities and services on site. To learn more, please click here.
Our Purpose
Our Vision: To give Essex residents the opportunity to be the best they can be and achieve their goals.
Our Mission: To provide a high-quality learning offer that makes a positive difference to the lives of residents and businesses of Essex.
Our Values:
- Inclusion: treating each other with respect and kindness, and embracing the diversity of our communities
- Respect: being kind to each other, acting with integrity and being considerate of each other’s feelings
- Inspiring: a sense of purpose and responsibility, to create positive change
- Ambitious: helping colleagues and learners to realise their potential and overcome barriers to reach their goals
- Sustainable: making green choices so we leave a smaller impact on our environment and don’t compromise the needs of future generations
- Collaborative: pulling together as a team so everyone can learn and succeed
