ACL Essex is offering new opportunities for adults with the launch of fast-track online GCSE courses starting in January. The adult education provider offers online FastTrack GCSEs in English, maths and biology. Learners have the chance to gain these qualifications in just six months, instead of a year. The courses will start in January 2026...
Are you on the hunt for a last-minute Christmas present for a book lover in your life? Or perhaps you’re setting yourself some New Year’s resolutions and want to make reading one of them? At ACL, our tutors have handpicked a selection of books that make wonderful gifts – whether for yourself or someone special....
We recently caught up with Claire to learn how her passion for supporting children led her to make a bold career change from hairdressing to childminding. With help from ACL Essex and the Gateway to Childminding grant, Claire has built a thriving childcare setting that’s making a real difference in her community. Read on to...
We recently caught up with Kyra to hear about her inspiring journey into Early Years. From a long career in debt collection to becoming a registered childminder, Kyra shared how ACL Essex supported her every step of the way and why making the switch was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Read on...
ACL Essex marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December 2025 by looking back on a year of achievement for inclusive education. ACL Essex celebrated learners, staff, and a Supported Learning programme. Together they transform lives across the county. Supported Learning has strengthened ACL Essex’s commitment to breaking down barriers during 2025. Supported...
Learners across Essex are discovering that improving their maths skills can add up to big life changes this Maths Week (15 to 23 November), thanks to ACL Essex, the county’s adult learning provider. From managing budgets to pursuing university dreams, learners are showing how boosting numeracy skills gives them confidence. Maths skills also open doors...
We have received some fantastic feedback from learners in our ACL Clacton art and painting classes. These heartfelt messages truly showcase how are classes continue to inspire learners by giving them an environment to be creative whilst also making new friendships. This session is led by the talented tutor Martina Weatherly, the praise for Martina’s...
This week marks National Talk Money Week. Talk money week is a nationwide initiative which focuses on improving people’s financial wellbeing and encouraging open conversations about our money. And in honour of this week, we’re proud to share how ACL supports this important cause through our learning opportunities. Empowering Through Education: Managing money can feel...
Here at ACL, we make sure the hard work of our tutors doesn’t go unnoticed and so today we would like to share some wonderful feedback from a previous GCSE English learner Monica. Monica shared that in her experience, her tutor Angela Hepworth was an ‘excellent teacher, and they had learned a great deal in...
A new chapter for adult learning in Harwich began last week as ACL Essex officially returned to the town after an eight-year absence. In partnership with Essex Libraries, ACL Essex now has exclusive use of two purpose-built classrooms in the newly refurbished Harwich Library for three days a week. The launch was held on 9...