We recently interviewed Paul, one of our Mental Health tutors and here is what he had to say. Could you briefly describe your background and what led you to become a mental health tutor? I’ve been a qualified trainer for about 20 years, and I’ve also lectured in play work and youth work at university...
This week is Maths Week ACL Essex is here to bust some Maths myths and show you just how useful maths is in everyday life. Maths: The Building Block of the Universe Have you ever wondered how rockets launch into space, how video games are created, or how architects design towering skyscrapers? The answer lies...
Looking to start a new career in holistic wellness or add a valuable skill to your therapeutic practice? ACL Essex is launching an exciting Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology in January 2025, perfect for those eager to learn the art of reflexology and achieve a professional qualification in this growing field. Course Details: Location: ACL...
Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is offering a range of woodworking courses in Basildon for beginners through to experts. Budding carpenters can learn new skills thanks to ACL Essex’s new woodworking courses at the ACL Basildon Craft Studio. Learners will have the opportunity to work on personal projects or follow a structured learning path that...
At ACL Essex, we offer a pathway for individuals interested in becoming professional counsellors. Our courses cater to those beginning their journey, providing the foundational skills needed to pursue professional recognition with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). However, the significance of counselling skills extends beyond those aiming to work in the field....
A heartwarming act of kindness took place at the Hub in Clacton as a mother and her son dedicated a day to providing free haircuts for the homeless community. Tania, a local tutor, joined forces with her son, a former student, to offer their skills and compassion to those in need. The duo spent their...
We recently had the pleasure of catching up with one of our learners who came to ACL looking for help and support with her mental health and wellbeing. Hayley joined our mental health recovery program, firstly to get some information about stress awareness and strategies for supporting her mental health. She told us “I’m a...
Get Online Week is a digital inclusion campaign put on by the Good Things Foundation. Clicking onto the internet opens a new world, however some adults still struggle to get online. According to the Consumer Digital Index, 16% of adults lack Foundation-level essential digital skills.1 The aim of Get Online Week is to help tens...
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...
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...