Thinking about enrolling on an online course? But not sure what it might be like? Here’s a look at five benefits of online learning. 1. It is more interactive than you think Online learning does not have to be isolating, many online courses can offer features that let you, as a learner, engage with other…
“I have definitely made some lifelong friends on this course, we have all branched off into different degrees and universities but we have all supported each other hugely throughout and continuing into the next stages. ” We caught up with Toni, a former student at ACL, who after successfully completing her GCSE English enrolled onto…
“My learning has made a massive difference to my mental and physical health. I have an improved sense of self-esteem. I have a job that I want to get up and go to in the morning and I contribute to my household income. I am more motivated than I have ever been.” Naomi, Award winner…
We caught up with Emily, a former student at ACL, who is currently studying Psychology at the University of Durham after having recently passed her Social Science Access to Higher Education course at ACL. Emily has hopes to become a Clinical Psychologist after she completes her post-graduate studies. “I have enjoyed studying psychology for a…
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.…
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…
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…
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…