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...
We are pleased to introduce our new curriculum, which offers a wide range of learning opportunities. This year, the curriculum has undergone several changes. These changes are in response to new funding rules set by the Department for Education (DfE), which means we can no longer use money from the Adult Skills Fund to support...
We will be hosting two FREE to attend online events in June to provide information on apprenticeships. The first event (11 June) will focus on prospective apprentices, providing the opportunity to speak to the ACL Essex team about apprenticeships on offer. The second event (13 June) will inform employers on how apprenticeships can improve their...
ACL Essex has supported hundreds of adults over the past year to develop their numeracy skills and is shining a light on the courses on offer on National Numeracy Day (22 May). The adult education provider is supporting the community by launching a range of maths courses over the coming months. ACL Essex has received...