Progress by Linda Taglialavore ‘Brothers, we’re here today to sort out our plan of action. We are Stours,’ he raged, ‘and we stick together.’ He slammed his empty tankard down on the table with a crash. Some little drops of froth laid upon his beard. Ethan folded his arms across his chest in a defiant…
Last week, some of our Accounting students had their AAT exam at ACL Brentwood. Tutor Joanne bought some lovely balloons and waited outside to wish all her student good luck. ‘I wanted my students to smile going into an exam for which they were prepared, but really nervous about, not least as they had…
The Nightingale Bursary The Nightingale Bursary, funded by Essex County Council, aims to help those who work within the Health & Social Care sector to progress within their careers. About the Bursary The bursary will fully fund courses for existing care employees who are not eligible or suitable for an apprenticeship and would normally have…
Ethical framework for the counselling professions A skilful introduction to counselling sessions With open arms, you gave us your trust Your care and attention were never unjust From thought to feelings to the way we are perceiving Our bodily actions are impermanent reactions Laid bare on your table for eyes to see Psychoanalysis, CBT, Client-Centred…
We are incredibly proud to announce another year of successful results for our Access to Higher Education Learners. Even with the challenges that the cohort faced, the results they have gained are phenomenal. All 17 learners achieved the full Diploma with three achieving the highest award of 45 Distinctions and three not far behind with…
Theories are the foundations that underpin great management practice. By studying management theory, we understand better the fundamental aspects that affect today’s manager, from human psychology to organisational strategic operations. There are many theories that have been developed and tested over the decades and we will look at some in detail over the next few…
What is it? Resiliency is the mindset that allows people to thrive and bounce back after a setback. Career Resiliency is the mindset that empowers people to pursue their career goals in the face of adversity. When times are tough, it’s tempting to give up. Resiliency is about finding the strength, determination and belief to…
Yes it’s true – a biblical character once decided to visit Colchester (or Camulodunum as it was then known), and he was the Roman Emperor Claudius, who in AD 43 launched a massive assault with four legions on Britain.* This, of course, is just one of our many claims to fame – I mean how…
Hello Everyone, My name is Judith White and I teach printmaking and life drawing at Colchester ACL. I’ve been asked to write a blog about the subjects I teach. Not having written a blog before, I was not sure how to go about it. After pondering for a while I decided that I would merge…
Do you feel you are at a careers crossroads? Maybe not completely fulfilled by your current job? Do you want to make changes and push forward with your plans as soon as possible? If your answer to these questions is yes, you may want to use the following seven tips to change your career path.…