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...
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Sharron’s Award-Winning Leadership Expands Supported Learning Across Essex
Breaking Barriers: How ACL Essex is Opening Doors for Adults with Learning Disabilities Across Essex, learners with disabilities are discovering new skills, confidence and independence thanks to ACL Essex’s Supported Learning programme. At the heart of its success is Sharron Howard, Curriculum Lead, who was recently honoured with a prestigious award in recognition of her...
Have a Go Month
Whether you’re looking for a full course or just want to dip your toes in, our tutor-supported programmes and 1–2 week workshops offer something for everyone. Explore our full range of courses starting this September: 🔗 Qualifications 🔗 Essential Skills 🔗 Family Learning 🔗 Apprenticeships 🔗 Creative Learning 🔗 Mental Health & Recovery A selection...
ACL Essex offers free hair and beauty treatments at course launch in Basildon
ACL Essex is inviting residents to a free hair and beauty event to showcase their new hair and beauty courses, starting September. Free hair plaiting, nail painting and neck massages will be on offer at ACL Essex’s Hair and Beauty Launch Day on Wednesday 3 September at Signpost Basildon. The event has been set-up to...
GCSE results: Sophie opens door on nursing career
Adult learners across Essex opened their GCSE results on Thursday 21 August. This year, ACL Essex supported lots of adults to boost their career opportunities by gaining GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. Sophie Willsher is 32, lives in Silver End, near Witham and is mum to a three-year-old girl. Sophie works as a Health...
GCSE results: Lenny stays focussed with ACL support
Adult learners across Essex opened their GCSE results on Thursday 21 August. This year, ACL Essex supported lots of adults to boost their career opportunities by gaining GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. Lenny Bright, 24, is from Colchester and gained a GCSE Level 4 in Biology in August and now intends to go to...
GCSE results: Jonathan to pass on his skills and experience to teach future chefs
Adult learners across Essex opened their GCSE results on Thursday 21 August. This year, ACL Essex supported lots of adults to boost their career opportunities by gaining GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. Jonathan Cook, 37, from Colchester, has been a chef for over 20 years and is looking for career change; he now wants...
GCSE results: David’s career goes to the next level
Adult learners across Essex opened their GCSE results on Thursday 21 August. This year, ACL Essex supported lots of adults to boost their career opportunities by gaining GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. David Scales is 53, lives in Colchester but has worked in Chelmsford for the last seven years as an Emergency Care Support...
GCSE results: Charlie makes his dreams come true
Adult learners across Essex opened their GCSE results on Thursday 21 August. This year, ACL Essex supported lots of adults to boost their career opportunities by gaining GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. Charlie Rose, 20, from Walton-on-the-Naze, studied GCSE English at ACL Essex’s Colchester site, gaining a grade 4 pass that will enable him...
Free Summer Fun for Families Across Essex
This summer, families across Essex have been enjoying a series of vibrant, hands-on learning experiences through ACL Essex’s Summer Fun sessions, and the excitement is far from over. From pirate-themed crafting in Maldon to glitter wand making and cardboard ship building, each session has offered children and parents the chance to explore creativity, learn together, and...