GCSE Results Day! There were great results in both GCSE’s and A Levels across the county last month. Results were particularly positive for our Providers in Essex, with ACL achieving excellent results, 83% of GCSE results at grade Level 4 and above and 74% in Maths. This is particularly positive for Adults returning to...
Congratulations on achieving this important milestone. Your hard work truly deserves to be celebrated. If you didn’t receive the results you were expecting, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain. You might be exploring your choices or thinking about a new direction. Please reach out to us for guidance to support you through whatever comes...
This exhibition is the work produced by learners studying the Level 1 Award in Creative Craft Using Printmaking. They have developed their skills in a range of printing methods including how to create hand cut blocks, styles of repeat patterns and use of colour in design. Elements of design have been explored to gain understanding...
Hear from our Hairdressing and Barbering learners about their experiences, how they have benefited and what their ambitions are for the future. We spoke with Lisa, a Hairdressing Level 2 student at ACL who has studying at ACL since October 2023. She shared her thoughts on her course experience, saying: We asked Lisa about her...
We recently held our Celebrating Creativity and Sustainability in Hair Design competition at ACL Colchester in partnership with Kleek Apprenticeships and Debut Training Academy. The competition aimed to highlight the amazing talent and creativity of our students in the hair design industry. This occasion wasn’t just about showcasing talent; it was also an opportunity to...
Discover a wonderful art gallery by ACL learners at The Stores, a family run coffee shop in the heart of Great Waltham, Chelmsford. Just a short distance from our Chelmsford centre lies the idyllic village of Great Waltham, home to a cozy family-owned coffee shop that also features an art gallery. The artwork created by...
We celebrated our outstanding learners, staff, and partner employers at the ACL Awards ceremony held at Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, on Wednesday 3 July. Our annual awards celebrate exceptional individuals, staff teams and partner employers, recognising their accomplishments, and sharing their experiences. Over 40 awards were handed out during the event. This is a significant...
We recently spoke to Matt, who in only a year, has achieved a Level 2 Award in Domestic Retrofit all the way up to a Level 5 Award in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management. He has performed exceptionally well in each module, and his dedication to learning and hard work truly deserve praise and recognition....
On Friday 21 June, the first Harlow LD Festival took place at Harlow Town Park, marking the beginning of the celebrations for Learning Disability Awareness Week. The theme of this festival was ‘Can You See Me’, focusing on bringing visibility to individuals with learning disabilities and highlighting their unique voices and talents. One of the...
In honour of Learning Disability Awareness Week and under the theme ‘Can You See Me’, Supported Learning learners at the ACL Basildon Centre organised a small art show to showcase their remarkable artwork. The art show served as a platform for these talented individuals to express themselves creatively and share their unique perspectives with the...