This October half term, ACL Essex is inviting families to join in the spooky celebrations at three fang-tastic Halloween Family Fun Days in Basildon, Maldon, and Harlow. Each event promises a magical mix of creativity, hands-on activities, and community spirit, perfect for families looking to enjoy some eerie-sistible fun together! 👻 Basildon – No Booking...
Free ACL Essex courses to help your child thrive, and give you a boost too Uniforms labelled (mostly), lunchboxes found (miraculously), and the school run has resumed its daily sprint. As the kids head back to school, this is the perfect moment for parents, carers and grandparents to reset routines and sharpen your own skills...
This term, Harlowbury Primary School in Old Harlow has been alive with creativity and collaboration, thanks to the engaging Family Learning activities led by our passionate tutor, Glynis. Hands-On Learning and Fun Families have enjoyed a variety of interactive sessions including den building, model making, Pizza baking, and crafting fun fruit salads. These activities are designed to be both...
We recently hosted a thrilling Family Tech Fun Day, offering the perfect blend of entertainment and learning for residents of Essex. This event was filled with exciting activities such as 3D printing, VR headsets, and Lego challenges, providing a unique opportunity for families to bond while exploring the latest in technology. The VR headsets were...
Five years ago, after my then seven-year-old was diagnosed with dyslexia, I wanted to be able to help him with school. Being undiagnosed dyslexic at the time, I had not done well at school. But my son gave me the drive to apply to ACL to study GCSE English. Nervousness does not cut how I...
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...
Work has begun to develop a new multi-use community hub in Clacton Town Centre. The new multi-storey building will sit at the site of the current Clacton Library. The hub will house a brand-new library, local registration services and an Adult Community Learning Centre. It will also include a space for the University of Essex’s...
Adult education provider, ACL Essex supports hundreds of adults to develop their maths skills. This World Maths Day (23 March), ACL Essex is celebrating its work in the community and shining a light on the maths courses on offer. ACL Essex has received government funding to run a series of Multiply courses. The courses will...
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...
Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is hosting a Family Fun Day at ACL Harlow. ACL Harlow is hosting a Family Fun Day for residents on Wednesday 23 August at Harlow Library. From 10am to 1pm, a range of local community groups and services will come together to highlight the opportunities on offer. Essex Libraries, Essex...