Congratulations on achieving this important milestone. Your hard work truly deserves to be celebrated. If you didn’t receive the results you were expecting, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain. You might be exploring your choices or thinking about a new direction. Please reach out to us for guidance to support you through whatever comes...
Take a look at some amazing local artwork at Harlow Central Library in the heart of Harlow Town centre. Upstairs at Harlow library, just a short walk from Winter Gardens you will find some beautiful artwork which showcases the versatility and creativity of our Art Drawing and Painting learners at ACL Harlow. We’re thrilled to...
This exhibition is the work produced by learners studying the Level 1 Award in Creative Craft Using Printmaking. They have developed their skills in a range of printing methods including how to create hand cut blocks, styles of repeat patterns and use of colour in design. Elements of design have been explored to gain understanding...
Hear from our Hairdressing and Barbering learners about their experiences, how they have benefited and what their ambitions are for the future. We spoke with Lisa, a Hairdressing Level 2 student at ACL who has studying at ACL since October 2023. She shared her thoughts on her course experience, saying: We asked Lisa about her...
I have been a freelance craft tutor for about 16 years; around 2 years ago, one piece of regular work I had came to an end due to funding. It was a piece of work that felt rewarding as I was working with a dementia group teaching art. I had attended a few courses at...
We recently held our Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability in Hair Design competition at ACL Colchester in partnership with Kleek Apprenticeships and Debut Training Academy. The competition aimed to highlight the amazing talent and creativity of our students in the hair design industry. This occasion wasn’t just about showcasing talent; it was also an opportunity to...
Discover a wonderful art gallery by ACL learners at The Stores, a family run coffee shop in the heart of Great Waltham, Chelmsford. Just a short distance from our Chelmsford centre lies the idyllic village of Great Waltham, home to a cozy family-owned coffee shop that also features an art gallery. The artwork created by...
We celebrated our outstanding learners, staff, and partner employers at the ACL Awards ceremony held at Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, on Wednesday 3 July. Our annual awards celebrate exceptional individuals, staff teams and partner employers, recognising their accomplishments, and sharing their experiences. Over 40 awards were handed out during the event. This is a significant...
We recently spoke to Matt, who in only a year, has achieved a Level 2 Award in Domestic Retrofit all the way up to a Level 5 Award in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management. He has performed exceptionally well in each module, and his dedication to learning and hard work truly deserve praise and recognition....
On Friday 21 June, the first Harlow LD Festival took place at Harlow Town Park, marking the beginning of the celebrations for Learning Disability Awareness Week. The theme of this festival was ‘Can You See Me’, focusing on bringing visibility to individuals with learning disabilities and highlighting their unique voices and talents. One of the...