As you will be aware, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown. Most importantly the roadmap lays out a route to seeing our family and friends, and allowing us to get back out into the real world enjoying face-to-face activities. This includes face-to-face…
So, the day is finally almost here, and schools are going to reopen! You may be breathing a huge sigh of relief that your teacher duties are now almost over or you may have decided that home schooling is the way forward for you and are in the process of deregistering your child and starting…
Our ACL – March dates in the diary We have sent out email invites for the next Our ACL, scheduled for Friday, 5th March 3-4pm and Tuesday, 9th March 4-5pm. The invites will be updated with more information and the agenda over the coming days. As with previous sessions, you will only need to attend one of…
Whether the half term week was a week of rest and recuperation for you and your children or you didn’t want to lose the momentum they’d built up and have kept going with the learning, this week marks the start of another week of set tasks and online lessons from school. As I write, Boris…
Have you entered our 2021 Story Competition? Emma, one of our Creative Writing tutors , recently met up with one of the judges, local Essex Author Sarah Armstrong. They discussed her recent publications and top tips for Authors. Emma is currently studying for her PhD and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority at…
Martin is the Managing Director of The Alternative Accommodation Agency Ltd, who have used ACL apprenticeships to give opportunities to young adults so they can learn and gain invaluable real-life skills which are essential for career progression. Martin also wanted someone who could grow with them as the business grew. What impact has the apprenticeship…
Do you want to have some fun, whilst also improving your children’s memory and comprehension skills? Why not try a Kahoot quiz! Gillian, one of our Community and Family Learning tutors explains how you or your teens can create one and have a go at one she’s already made. Want to support…
View the latest Community & Family learning newsletter for upcoming events, activities and other news. Coming soon – wellbeing and mindfulness sessions /podcast for parents and children – https://aclessex.com/community-family-learning-online/ or check out our health and beauty https://aclessex.com/beauty-complementary-therapies/ or hairdressing and barbering courses – https://aclessex.com/hairdressing-barbering/ For details of all the FREE courses we have on offer…
Need a midweek pamper? Why not try a different type of facemask than we are using at the moment – this is suitable for adults, and has benefits for anti inflammatory -but as always test a small area first in case of allergic reaction. Coming soon – wellbeing and mindfulness sessions /podcast for parents and…
Thinking about getting a pet for you and your family’s well being as pets have therapeutic qualities for reducing anxiety and stress? Here one of our tutors, Vicki, gives you an insight into what having a pet means. Fancy looking after your wellbeing as a family – why not join us for a building self-confidence…