We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. It finally feels like Summer has arrived and so has our Summer Discover Magazine!Grab a cold drink, relax and enjoy some wonderful and inspiring stories from the amazing people who make us who we are. Creative and craft ideas Inspiring stories Learner…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. Browse our full range of courses and discover opportunities to enhance your career prospects, develop new skills, improve your health and wellbeing, whilst connecting with others in your community. We offer face to face courses in our centres and online courses in…
We asked you to submit a short story, no more than 500 words, to win some fabulous prizes in our writing competition… and they did not disappoint! This year, the theme of the competition was ‘Awakening’. After reading over 70 amazing tales, we have selected the ACL Choice winner (chosen by our Creative Writing Tutors),…
Expanding the use of new technology is crucial to the way in which we are improving lives through learning. However, we also use innovative thinking to help our own tutors to deliver lessons in a more streamlined, effective and inclusive way. Finding the best education technology can also support our team gain skills for themselves,…
Article written by Emma, Curriculum Lead for Digital & Science I wanted to feel more confident in using the computer. I was afraid to touch it, afraid to go on the internet to buy something and to research things but now I can buy things and I don’t need to depend on other people to…
It can be very difficult to make decisions about which course to take, or career path to follow. How do you find out what sort of employment your favourite interest or subject could you lead you in to? There is a wealth of information to be found on the internet on the internet but…
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Discover Magazine, available for free online and to pick up from supermarkets, our centres and libraries across Essex – while stocks last! Our first edition is jam packed with creative and craft ideas, inspiring stories, showcasing learner work, helpful tips, upcoming courses, and competitions. ACL Discover Magazine…
ACL is an official #Census21 Support Center. We’re offering free and friendly support to anyone who needs it at locations across Essex. The Census Support Centres are funded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and managed by Good Things Foundation, one of the UK’s leading social change charities. This partnership means that people can…
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…
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…