A new Ofsted report reveals that ACL Essex is ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted has awarded our adult education provider, ACL Essex, ‘Good’ in all areas. The inspection took place over three days in December 2023. Ofsted published the report last week. ACL Essex was last inspected in 2018 and kept their ‘Good’ grade. During...
This year, we are keen to bust myths around apprenticeships. We’re busting myths about apprenticeships this National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). We’re keen to show apprenticeships are open to all and highlight the varied career opportunities on offer. Myth: You need to be a school leaver to do an apprenticeship. Fact: You can do an...
Essex County Council’s Levelling Up fund has paid for £60,000 worth of new STEM equipment for four ACL Essex centres. ACL (Clacton/Colchester/Basildon/Harlow) has received a share of the STEM equipment. The new equipment will provide interactive, practical activities to improve the learning environment for people on STEM and health-based qualifications. Science will be brought to...
We recently caught up with Jack Parsons, ACL AAT Award winner 2021 to find out what he’s doing now and how his accounting course at ACL has supported him. If you would like to learn more about his previous award nomination, please click here, otherwise continue reading to learn more about Jack and what he’s doing...
A common myth is that apprenticeships are designed for those who have just left school or college. An apprenticeship can be completed whilst employed, at any point in your career. This misconception stops older people or those with more experience from gaining the support they need to feel happy and comfortable in their role, or...
ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, is giving people the chance to boost their English and Maths skills with fast-track GCSE courses. The adult education provider offers GCSEs in English, Maths and Science, which usually take a year to complete; now learners have the chance to gain these qualifications in just six months. The...
Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is encouraging Essex residents to take advantage of the variety of support available this Christmas. A wide range of workshops will be held at ACL Essex centres across the county to provide support for people over the festive period. The adult education provider will be offering budgeting and mental health...
Come to ACL Essex’s Family Fun Day in Brentwood! Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is hosting a Family Fun Day at ACL Brentwood. ACL Brentwood is hosting a Family Fun Day for residents on Thursday 14 September. From 10am to 5pm, a range of local community groups and services will come together to highlight the...
Accounting can be a rewarding and interesting career pathway for many, with the wide variety of career options within the accounting and finance industry, it’s likely you’ll be able to find a career to suit your interests. Here are 5 reasons to study an accounting qualification: Gain an internationally recognised qualification Did you know all...
Adult education provider will open the new state-of-the-art facility at its Colchester centre later this year to boost digital skills for residents and businesses. A new state-of-the-art digital hub is set to open this year at ACL Essex’s centre in Colchester, providing new opportunities for residents’ and businesses to boost their digital skills. The adult...