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 in the morning and afternoon sessions. Even a local Councillor dropped in who commended the good work both ACL Essex and Signpost were putting into the local community .
One of the highlights was the ever-popular massage chair, which proved to be a hit—so much so that one visitor returned later in the day after spotting the free session earlier through the window!
The open day celebrated the upcoming launch of our new salon in Basildon, which will offer a range of exciting courses including:
- Hair Refresher
- Getting Started in Hairdressing and Barbering
These introductory courses can lead to further qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Hairdressing, and are complemented by our broader curriculum:
- Reflexology Diploma
- Health and Wellbeing
- Beauty Specialist Diploma
- Nail Technology
- Beauty Level 2 & 3 Combined
We’re excited to continue using the Basildon Eastgate space as we begin rolling out employability courses in the coming weeks—watch this space!
Hairdressing and Barbering
Our professional hairdressing and barbering courses take place in working salons within our centres.
🔗 Barbering Get Started (ACL Basildon)
🔗 Barbering VTCT NVQ Level 2 (ACL Basildon)
🔗 Hairdressing VTCT NVQ Level 2 (ACL Basildon)
🔗 Hairdressing VTCT NVQ Level 3 (ACL Basildon)
Mental Health & Wellbeing
We offer a space to explore new ways to improve your wellbeing and gain valuable tools to help you navigate your daily life. Our courses help you to understand the effects of nutrition on your wellbeing, manage anxiety, learn techniques on mindful thinking, and will guide you on your journey of personal development.
🔗 Introduction to Building Resilience (Online)
🔗 Managing Anxiety (Online)
🔗 Stress Awareness (Online)
🔗 Step Towards Confidence (ACL Basildon)
🔗 Introduction to Building Resilience (Online)
🔗 Stepping Up Your Motivation (Online)
🔗 Step Towards Confidence (Online)
