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...
GCSE Results Day! There were great results in both GCSE’s and A Levels across the county last month. Results were particularly positive for our Providers in Essex, with ACL achieving excellent results, 83% of GCSE results at grade Level 4 and above and 74% in Maths. This is particularly positive for Adults returning 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...
We are pleased to introduce our new curriculum, which offers a wide range of learning opportunities. This year, the curriculum has undergone several changes. These changes are in response to new funding rules set by the Department for Education (DfE), which means we can no longer use money from the Adult Skills Fund to support...