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...
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...
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...
We recently caught up with Hamida, a learner who has progressed from Level 2 to Level 3 in Early Years with the support of the Poppins Bursary. Her story is a brilliant example of how determination, support, and the right funding can open doors to new opportunities. Starting My Journey Before coming to live in...
You’ve got an idea. Maybe it’s a product, a service or a hobby that’s ready to turn into something bigger. You’re feeling motivated, inspired and perhaps a little unsure of where to begin. That’s completely normal. Starting a business can feel exciting but also overwhelming. The good news? You don’t need to have it all...
Love the idea of making homes more energy efficient? Want to be part of the UK’s journey to net zero? That’s where retrofitting comes in: upgrading existing homes to be warmer, greener, and more energy efficient. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your skills to the next level, ourretrofit courses can help you...