Family Learning
Discover the Power of Learning as a Family
At ACL Essex, we believe that family learning builds stronger bonds, supports your children’s success, and helps everyone thrive. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or carer, our FREE interactive courses provide the tools, knowledge, and support you need to navigate parenting and family life with confidence.
Our Family Learning Courses
Our courses are designed to empower families through understanding, skills, and connection – delivered live online and face-to-face across Essex, with flexible options to suit your busy life.
Popular Courses Include:
👉 Positive Parenting
👉 Understanding Neurodiverse Children
👉 Family First Aid
👉 Managing Emotions
👉 SEND Support
👉 Family Maths, English & Digital Skills
Learn, laugh, and grow together in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Why Join Family Learning
👉 Supportive Community: Connect with other families in a safe, welcoming space where your experiences matter.
👉 Confidential & Respectful: Our sessions are not recorded, so you can share openly and learn with confidence.
👉 Expert Tutors: Experienced tutors guide you through practical strategies to support your family’s wellbeing and development.
👉 Flexible Learning: Choose from face-to-face classes across Essex or join live online sessions — learning that fits your life.
Our Family Learning Courses
Early Years Support
Workshops for parents and carers of children under 5, covering vital topics to support early development.
Family Wellbeing
Build mindfulness and wellbeing tools together to nurture a happy, healthy family life.
Parenting Workshops
Learn positive strategies to understand and support your children’s emotions and behaviours.
SEND Support for Parents
Get the knowledge and confidence to support your family throughout diagnosis and beyond.
Employment Support for Families
Boost your confidence and career prospects with free courses tailored for parents and carers.
Understanding the Curriculum
Gain insights into what your children are learning at school and how to support their progress.
Specialist Workshops
One-off sessions covering a variety of topics to support your family’s unique needs.
Financial Wellbeing
Courses designed to help you manage money and respond to the cost-of-living challenges.
Family First Aid
Learn how to perform CPR, how to deal with choking, burns and poisoning and common childhood medical concerns.
💡What you’ll gain
✔ Recognised qualifications
✔ Career-changing confidence
✔ Real job-ready skills
✔ Flexible learning options
✔ Access to expert tutors
✔ Support with CVs, interviews & more
Proud to be rated as ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted in December 2023.
🕐Flexible Learning
We know life’s busy — so we offer a range of flexible options:
- In-person classes across Essex
- Online and distance learning
- Hybrid models to suit you
“The family learning sessions helped me understand my child better and gave me tools to manage daily challenges. It’s a welcoming space where I feel supported.” — Sarah, Parent
“I love that I can learn online and still feel part of a community. The courses have boosted my confidence and my kids are thriving too!” — Mark, Grandparent
📢 Ready to learn and grow together?
Explore all our Community and Family Learning courses and take the first step toward a stronger, happier family life. Browse courses or contact us below if you have any questions.