ACL Essex offers employers, workers and new recruits free training in health and social care thanks to the Nightingale care bursary. The learning provider will be hosting two events to outline what’s on offer. To showcase the training opportunities, ACL will be running two webinar events on 14 January 2025 (11.30am-12.30pm for learners and 5.30-6.30pm...
Gain a GCSE in just six months with ACL Essex
ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, is giving residents the chance to boost their English maths and science skills with fast-track GCSE courses. The adult education provider offers GCSEs in English, maths, biology and physics. Residents have the chance to gain these qualifications in just six months, instead of a year. The next courses...
Martha – Nightingale Case Study
We recently caught up with Martha, who completed a level 3 course in Principles of Leadership and Management as part of the Nightingale Care Bursary. Find out what she has to say below: I chose to join the health and social care sector for the compassion. My father was unwell and needed care, and in...
The Experience of an Early Years Skills Bootcamp Learner
We recently caught up with a learner that finished an Early Years skills bootcamp at ACL, read on to find out what they had to say about their course and how it has supported them in achieving their goals: Please tell us about a bit about yourself I was looking to return to work after...
ACL Essex Accredited to the matrix Standard
ACL Essex has been successfully re-accredited to the matrix Standard. The award demonstrates the high-quality learning provision they offer adult learners in Essex. The international quality standard demonstrates the top-level Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) services ACL provides. The IAG framework follows the learner journey, guiding and supporting them at every stage. Learners were happy...
Feeling brighter in the darker months
The Winter months can be a challenging time for many. Days are shorter, nights become longer, and the temperature drops. We know that the winter months and shorter days can really affect our mood and wellbeing. Most of us are affected by seasons changing in some way, and it’s normal to feel a bit sluggish...
The Poppins Early Years Bursary: Free qualifications from ACL Essex County Council
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children in Essex with a rewarding career in early years. If you are looking for a new career in early years or want to build on the skills you already have, the Poppins Early Years Bursary can help. It does not matter how much experience you...
Winter Budgeting Tips and Tricks
Winter causing worry? We know costs can often increase in the winter, from higher energy bills to the festive season and even unexpected repairs. This is why we have pulled together some great money saving tips from some savvy learners! Keep reading to discover new ways you can cut costs without having a miserable holiday...
Natalie – Essential Skills, Maths and English, Case Study
Five years ago, after my then seven-year-old was diagnosed with dyslexia, I wanted to be able to help him with school. Being undiagnosed dyslexic at the time, I had not done well at school. But my son gave me the drive to apply to ACL to study GCSE English. Nervousness does not cut how I...
Tarnya – Early Years Bootcamp Case Study
We recently caught up with Tarnya, who completed an early years skills bootcamp, to find out more about how the bootcamp supported her to develop her skills, knowledge and confidence. Find out what she has to say below: Why did you undertake the Early Years Skills Bootcamp? It was the fastest route to go through...