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…
Last week, Gateway Qualifications announced the winner of the inaugural Access to Higher Education Tutor of the Year Awards 2020. We are delighted to have received tutor nominations for our centres and so incredibly proud of our tutors for the way they continue to inspire so many people in Essex to reach their learning goals.…
Written by Julia Morris, Business & Management Tutor, ACL Essex Management skills are not always something we are born with, but everyone has the ability to learn them. A lot of people find themselves in a management or supervisory position without having had any prior management experience or training. An in-depth knowledge of the…
You may have seen that we run a Hair & Beauty Rainbow Competition to show support for our amazing National Health Service. We challenged you to create a hair, beauty or nail art (or a combination of all 3) designs that displays our appreciation of the NHS. It could have been a rainbow hair design…
Taking care of yourself is an important part of maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Set some time aside to pamper yourself with this 20 minute facial by Beauty Therapy tutor Gemma. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Interested in learning more? View full range of beauty courses courses.
Don’t put your dreams on hold and enrol on an Accredited Course. We have adapted our courses to be delivered both online and remotely. So whatever the situation, you can #KeepLearning – Browse Qualifications & Skills for Employment courses. We have successfully moved our classroom offer to be delivered online where possible. This ‘blended’ learning…
The national league tables for GCSEs have just been released and Adult Community Learning Essex is celebrating another year of outstanding results. We are delighted to announce we have topped the national and countywide league tables in several categories for academic year 2018/19. ACL Essex had the highest number of Grade 9 – 4 Maths…
It is important to recognise that the online classroom is in fact a classroom and certain behaviours are expected when you communicate with those engaging with you. These guidelines are known as netiquette. GENERAL GUIDELINES Be on time. Sessions will start and finish according to the timetable. If you join late, please don’t interrupt the…
Update: 08/04/2020: Following the latest government guidance, we have moved from classroom-based learning to online and flexible distance learning. We endeavour to deliver learning online wherever possible to support existing learners to successfully complete their courses/qualifications. We have new online and distance learning courses to support individuals, including furloughed workers, to enhance existing and or…
Regardless of your past achievements, grades, or personal circumstances, ACL could help you get there. What can you study? We offer Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diplomas in Science & Social Science. Haven’t studied for a while? Don’t worry – we also offer a Level 2 Pre-access course to help you prepare for your…