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...
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The Experience of an Early Years Skills Bootcamp Learner
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...
The Poppins Early Years Bursary: Free qualifications from ACL Essex County Council
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...
Natalie – Essential Skills, Maths and English, Case Study
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...
Tarnya – Early Years Bootcamp Case Study
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...
Magic Helping Hands – Employer Case Study (Nightingale)
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...
Meet ACL’s Mental Health Tutor Paul Hocker
We recently interviewed Paul, one of our Mental Health tutors and here is what he had to say. Could you briefly describe your background and what led you to become a mental health tutor? I’ve been a qualified trainer for about 20 years, and I’ve also lectured in play work and youth work at university...
Free job and skills support now available in Maldon
New scheme will break down barriers to employment and help residents gain new skills. People in Maldon are being encouraged to sign up for free employment and skills support. Adult Community Learning Essex and Maldon District Council have launched a new scheme that aims to increase skills and boost employability. Residents that sign up will...
Fatmata can provide ‘a perfect service’ after Nightingale Course
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...
Unleash Your Inner Math Whiz!
This week is Maths Week ACL Essex is here to bust some Maths myths and show you just how useful maths is in everyday life. Maths: The Building Block of the Universe Have you ever wondered how rockets launch into space, how video games are created, or how architects design towering skyscrapers? The answer lies...