We recently caught up with Necitas, a dedicated learner who has built a fulfilling career in health and social care. Her journey through ACL’s Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care and the support of the Nightingale Care Bursary has helped her grow in confidence, take on new responsibilities, and continue her...
We recently caught up with learner Amanda, who shared her inspiring journey from working with horses to becoming an Early Years Practitioner. After losing her job and seeking advice from her daughter’s school, Amanda discovered the opportunity to retrain through ACL. With support from the Poppins Early Years bursary, Amanda embraced the challenge of returning...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...