This October half term, ACL Essex is inviting families to join in the spooky celebrations at three fang-tastic Halloween Family Fun Days in Basildon, Maldon, and Harlow. Each event promises a magical mix of creativity, hands-on activities, and community spirit, perfect for families looking to enjoy some eerie-sistible fun together! 👻 Basildon – No Booking...
Every year on 10 October, the world marks World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental wellbeing matters just as much as physical health. At ACL Essex, we believe learning is more than education. It’s connection. It’s hope. And it starts with one simple step: come talk to us. We see every day how powerful...
In collaboration with Jenny from Signpost, ACL Essex hosted a vibrant Health, Beauty, and Hairdressing taster event at Basildon Eastgate on Wednesday, 3rd September. The event welcomed over 50 members of the public through the door including Maggie and Zoe from the Papworth Trust, who brought several of their members to enjoy the experience both...
Feeling a bit stressed or anxious? Wondering how to take the next step toward a job, a new career or simply to improve your health? ACL Essex offers free support this Mental Health Awareness Week – 12-18 May. ACL Essex is shining a light on the support it gives people in the community. The adult...
We are delighted to introduce Warwick, an experienced IT and Digital tutor with a rich background in both traditional and digital libraries. With nearly 20 years of experience in Essex and Havering libraries, Warwick has witnessed the transformative power of technology firsthand. His passion for technology, inspired by his late father, and his dedication to...
We caught up with one of our brilliant mental health and wellbeing recovery programme tutors in Colchester, Delia Barber. From former student to tutor, we talked about her story, what led her to become a tutor, and why she is so passionate about helping others. Delia Barber began her educational journey with ACL back in...
ACL Essex is helping people to get their life on track with free wellbeing and employability courses. ACL Essex is encouraging residents to start 2025 with a fresh approach to their wellbeing and career prospects. The adult learning provider offers a range of free wellbeing, counselling and mental health recovery courses. They also offer employability...
ACL Essex’s skills and careers team are highlighting the mentoring support on offer for a wide range of careers, from health and beauty to accounting and finance. The skills and careers team at ACL Essex is shining a light, during National Mentoring Month (January), on the mentoring services available. The New Year is a key...
Five years ago, after my then seven-year-old was diagnosed with dyslexia, I wanted to be able to help him with school. Being undiagnosed dyslexic at the time, I had not done well at school. But my son gave me the drive to apply to ACL to study GCSE English. Nervousness does not cut how I...
We recently interviewed Paul, one of our Mental Health tutors and here is what he had to say. Could you briefly describe your background and what led you to become a mental health tutor? I’ve been a qualified trainer for about 20 years, and I’ve also lectured in play work and youth work at university...