Our Supported Learning Employability Skills students will be performing at the Mercury Theatre on 14th June 5:30pm. To set the scene… The Peach Child is a play, written by Anna Furse, based on a Japanese fairytale about a miracle birth, growing up and letting go. One cold day, as the Old Woman is washing kimonos…
SL Employability Horticulture Students have recently started an exciting project with Firstsite Gallery, Colchester (winners of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2021). The students are now working as volunteers to maintain the Café garden. They have made a great start by clearing away the weeds and dead plants and planting a variety of…
ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning) is welcoming adult learners back into the classroom with a series of open days at its centres across the county from the 7-11 September, 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm. Centres in Basildon, Brentwood, Clacton, Colchester and Witham will open their doors to showcase their latest range of courses, and with hundreds of…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. It finally feels like Summer has arrived and so has our Summer Discover Magazine!Grab a cold drink, relax and enjoy some wonderful and inspiring stories from the amazing people who make us who we are. Creative and craft ideas Inspiring stories Learner…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. Browse our full range of courses and discover opportunities to enhance your career prospects, develop new skills, improve your health and wellbeing, whilst connecting with others in your community. We offer face to face courses in our centres and online courses in…
Expanding the use of new technology is crucial to the way in which we are improving lives through learning. However, we also use innovative thinking to help our own tutors to deliver lessons in a more streamlined, effective and inclusive way. Finding the best education technology can also support our team gain skills for themselves,…
There has been a strong focus on co-production and there has been great working relationships made with ACL colleagues and their learners who have been part of the journey so far. Sarah Namazzi, Registered Manager ACL Supported Learning learners have been working hard to support a new care home opening in Weeley. Mill Lane is…
Festival of Learning is the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England. These awards highlight the benefits of learning, celebrate achievements of adults who have used learning to transform their lives, and encourage everyone to embrace lifelong learning. We are proud to announce that our Mental Health Recovery, Family and Community Learning and Supported Learning teams…
It can be very difficult to make decisions about which course to take, or career path to follow. How do you find out what sort of employment your favourite interest or subject could you lead you in to? There is a wealth of information to be found on the internet on the internet but…
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Discover Magazine, available for free online and to pick up from supermarkets, our centres and libraries across Essex – while stocks last! Our first edition is jam packed with creative and craft ideas, inspiring stories, showcasing learner work, helpful tips, upcoming courses, and competitions. ACL Discover Magazine…