“I am going to make myself a care plan, I will continue setting myself achievable goals and know the importance of looking after myself.” Feedback from Mental Health Recovery & Wellbeing Learner It’s Mental Health Awareness week and this year’s official theme is nature. Nature is so central to our psychological and emotional health. For most of human history,…
“As local businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, Local Business Week was set up to celebrate and advise local enterprises to maximise their potential.” We support local businesses Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to support employers to recognise business needs and skills gaps through our new blended delivery model. We complete an…
Download the brochure Please note: From January 1st 2021 staff development applications should be completed following the process below and using this new online form Online CPD application form This form should be used for all staff development with a cost incurred to ACL including conferences, formal training, teacher training, accredited learning etc. It is…
What’s coming up this month Over the next month, we have a jam-packed schedule of events and national days to look forward to, in addition to collaboration projects with ECC services that support local and national strategic priorities. We are always looking for more content to publish relating to these topics that will raise awareness of…
Our ACL Salon’s have reopened for barbering and hair treatments. The Hair Salon provides learners with the opportunity to work in a realistic working environment and provide you with a professional service. Qualified tutors supervise learners at all times. We have Salons within our centres at Brentwood, Colchester, and Witham. There are a range of…
Huge congratulations to Danielle Nolan who won a Pivot Point competition with these gorgeous hair styles. Her entry was amongst others from fully qualified stylist and her natural ability secured her the win. “My aim from the course is to be able to work part time in a salon or be a mobile hairdresser, eventually…
New online courses that give you the chance to receive a qualification and develop a portfolio, whilst expressing your creativity through your love of crafts. Course information Start Date: 26 May – 7 June (an assessment will need to be completed prior to start date, please enrol on course to book your assessment) Start Time and…
May is a national walking month and here at ACL, as a part of our Working Well Programme we are launching a wonderful walking challenge. We want to encourage you to join us in kickstarting a healthy and active lifestyle and improve your health and wellbeing through this exciting walking challenge, open to everyone at…