We recently caught up with Martha, who completed a level 3 course in Principles of Leadership and Management as part of the Nightingale Care Bursary. Find out what she has to say below: I chose to join the health and social care sector for the compassion. My father was unwell and needed care, and in...
We recently caught up with a learner that finished an Early Years skills bootcamp at ACL, read on to find out what they had to say about their course and how it has supported them in achieving their goals: Please tell us about a bit about yourself I was looking to return to work after...
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children in Essex with a rewarding career in early years. If you are looking for a new career in early years or want to build on the skills you already have, the Poppins Early Years Bursary can help. It does not matter how much experience you...
We recently caught up with Tarnya, who completed an early years skills bootcamp, to find out more about how the bootcamp supported her to develop her skills, knowledge and confidence. Find out what she has to say below: Why did you undertake the Early Years Skills Bootcamp? It was the fastest route to go through...
We recently caught up with Rose, a care manager at Magic Helping Hands, to learn more about how the Nightingale Bursary has helped her team access fully funded training in health and social care and develop their skills and confidence in the workplace. Find out what she has to say below: What is your position...
When Dagenham-based Fatmata Sawi was approached by her manager to complete a care course at ACL Essex, Fatmata took up the chance with both hands. Fatmata completed the course online and gained a qualification that helped improve the care service she was providing for the people she looks after. After studying at ACL Essex, Fatmata...
Lifelong Learning Week has given us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our learners who exemplify lifelong learning and share stories of those who transformed their lives through ACL Essex. Lifelong learning comes with so many benefits, including, keeping up with the latest technologies and trends, developing new skills, and finding new opportunities in both your...
Kaye Hutton from Maldon aims to inspire others with her story on her journey with ACL Essex. Kaye turned 60 and felt she wanted to do things she’d never tried before. She’d always wanted to give pottery a go, so she signed up for an ACL Essex course. With the support of her tutor, Kaye...
Chelmsford resident Deborah, 38, attended ACL Essex in Chelmsford in 2022/23 and 2023/24. She completed Levels 2 and 3 Beauty qualifications during her time at ACL Essex. Here is Deborah’s story: “I’m a cleaning supervisor and I’ve got two children. The pay for my cleaning job isn’t great and during lockdown I wanted to start...
The new Poppins Bursary will support training and qualifications in early years and childcare. ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, is encouraging new learners to sign up to their early years courses. Funded by the Poppins Bursary, the courses aim to boost recruitment and retention in childcare settings across the county. They will support...