Whether you’re using a smartphone or digital camera, everyone has the ability to take a great photograph. We met up with a couple of our past learners, Ashely Meerloo and Leisl Febbraio, to see where their Photography skills have taken them. Ashley has felt re-invigorated after his course and his passion for capturing life’s moments…
“I find traditional counselling very counter-productive. Rehashing bad memories makes it harder to let go and move on. Doing classes is educational, social and fun. I am more proud to call myself a student rather than a patient.” We caught up with a student at ACL, Claire who has completed a number of our online…
ACL Essex is offering a programme to enable individuals to access a Nursing Associate Apprenticeship in the Tendring District. The programme has been approved by the Suffolk & North East Essex (SNEE) NHS Trust to create an alternative pathway into nursing careers. The Apprenticeship can start at any time and will run over 5 years.…
At ACL we have made sure we have complied with the Government guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19. Our safety plan includes: We have carried out a COVID-19 Risk Assessment and shared with those who work for ACL. Staff have all completed a COVID-19 Safety course as part of Essex County Council policy as…
In September, we welcomed back to centres Supported Learning learners and those who are starting their journey to develop either English, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Maths or Digital Skills. Over the Summer break, the first learners to return to our centres were those identified by the government as priority learners that have yet…
We were amazed by the number of stories we received as part of our Short Story competition. We hope you’ve all had a chance to read these fantastic stories. We are now launching our Illustration Competition! We want you to submit your artwork which has been inspired by one of our 3 winning stories: Hold-Up…
Yes, you read that right – you might not need to dip into your savings to gain qualifications. You can apply for a course today and you could get it for free! Am I eligible? If you’re unemployed on a benefit and looking for work or earning less than £17,004 annual gross salary – your…
We’re incredibly proud of everyone collecting their results this year. Even though this has not been the year everyone thought it would be, our students continued to work hard up until when their exam would have taken place, knowing it was for their own benefit. If you are considering enrolling on a GCSE course, more…
If you are a learner enrolled on a course with Adult Learning with ACL then you can apply. We are looking for members who reflect the diversity of our learner group. So, whatever your age or experience we’d really like to hear from you. The Learner Forum is the best opportunity for our learners to…
Are you looking to try something new or take the next step and embark on a creative qualification? Book onto our FREE online Tasters and Try It Out sessions to help you decide what’s right for you. Sessions start in September! Each session will give you the opportunity to explore topics covered in full courses…