Clacton Community Hub and Harwich Library Work has begun to develop a new multi-use community hub in Clacton Town Centre. The new multi-storey building will sit at the site of the current Clacton Library. The hub will house a brand-new library, local registration services and an Adult Community Learning Centre. It will also include a…
DetailsTo mark World Art Day, ACL Essex wants people to consider turning pastimes like photography or art into a career. ACL Essex offers a range of creative courses and qualifications. The courses support people to pursue their ideal career, progress in their current job or set up their own business. Amateur photographers could kickstart a…
DetailsCome Celebrate Earth Day with ACL! Join us this Earth Day, April 22nd, at ACL Colchester! We have lots of fun and interesting activities to help you learn about taking care of our planet. You can try out our special ‘green’ courses to learn about jobs that help the Earth. Make sure to sign up…
DetailsCome to ACL Essex’s Family Fun Day in Basildon! Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is hosting a Family Fun Day at ACL Basildon. ACL Basildon is hosting a Family Fun Day for residents on Wednesday 3 April. From 10am to 1pm, a range of local community groups and services will come together to highlight the…
DetailsAdult education provider, ACL Essex supports hundreds of adults to develop their maths skills. This World Maths Day (23 March), ACL Essex is celebrating its work in the community and shining a light on the maths courses on offer. ACL Essex has received government funding to run a series of Multiply courses. The courses will…
DetailsThis year, the adult education provider is giving top tips to show people how to build the career they’ve always wanted. During National Careers Week (4-9 March), ACL Essex is showing people how they can improve their job prospects with a range of courses. Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education…
DetailsWe recently caught up with Magda, who is completing a level 3 diploma in adult care, fully funded by the Nightingale Care Bursary. Read more about their story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role/course I am a residential assistant and I generally work nights. I provide support to service…
DetailsThis year, we are keen to bust myths around apprenticeships. We’re busting myths about apprenticeships this National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). We’re keen to show apprenticeships are open to all and highlight the varied career opportunities on offer. Myth: You need to be a school leaver to do an apprenticeship. Fact: You can do…
DetailsA new Ofsted report reveals that ACL Essex is ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted has awarded our adult education provider, ACL Essex, ‘Good’ in all areas. The inspection took place over three days in December 2023. Ofsted published the report last week. ACL Essex was last inspected in 2018 and kept their ‘Good’ grade. During…
DetailsFree for anyone aged 19+ that lives or wants to work in Essex, these 12-week courses are a great way to launch your career. In addition to your qualification, you’ll get a guaranteed interview with a local employer once you have completed the course. We currently offer the following Skills Bootcamps starting in February…
DetailsThis year as part of our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (February 5 – 11), we will be hosting 2 business networking events in Basildon and Colchester for businesses to come together to network and find out more about ACL apprenticeships. Come along and find out more from businesses who have taken on an apprenticeship…
DetailsFinding a job can be hard and there could be a number of reasons why you feel like you aren’t progressing. It may feel like a never-ending uphill battle, but don’t fret, we can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel. Learn the skills to inspire and empower you to get…
DetailsEssex County Council’s Levelling Up fund has paid for £60,000 worth of new STEM equipment for four ACL Essex centres. ACL (Clacton/Colchester/Basildon/Harlow) has received a share of the STEM equipment. The new equipment will provide interactive, practical activities to improve the learning environment for people on STEM and health-based qualifications. Science will be brought to…
DetailsWe recently caught up with Jack Parsons, ACL AAT Award winner 2021 to find out what he’s doing now and how his accounting course at ACL has supported him. If you would like to learn more about his previous award nomination, please click here, otherwise continue reading to learn more about Jack and what he’s…
DetailsA common myth is that apprenticeships are designed for those who have just left school or college. An apprenticeship can be completed whilst employed, at any point in your career. This misconception stops older people or those with more experience from gaining the support they need to feel happy and comfortable in their role, or…
DetailsACL Essex, part of Essex County Council, is giving people the chance to boost their English and Maths skills with fast-track GCSE courses. The adult education provider offers GCSEs in English, Maths and Science, which usually take a year to complete; now learners have the chance to gain these qualifications in just six months. The…
DetailsAdult education provider, ACL Essex, is encouraging Essex residents to take advantage of the variety of support available this Christmas. A wide range of workshops will be held at ACL Essex centres across the county to provide support for people over the festive period. The adult education provider will be offering budgeting and mental health…
DetailsEssex residents are being encouraged to sign up to ACL Essex’s festive courses and get crafting this Christmas, to create their own decorations and fun, homemade gifts for their loved ones. The adult education provider is offering a variety of fun activities to help people cut the cost this Christmas. Learners will get the chance…
DetailsOur learners embraced the opportunity to show off their maths skills to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, during his visit to Clacton. The Prime Minister saw an ACL Functional Skills Maths class in action at the Clacton Library on Wednesday 18 October. Mr Sunak visited the class as part of his trip to view Levelling…
DetailsZachery enrolled on a Level 3 course in Adult Care that is fully funded by the Nightingale Care Bursary. Zachery chose to do this course as “It has helped me to support the support workers who need guidance.” What district within Essex are you based? Colchester How did you hear about the Nightingale…
DetailsSherry Mills enrolled on a Level 5 in Leadership and Management fully funded by the Nightingale Care Bursary. Sherry chose to do this course as ‘I love to help others and enhance someone’s quality of life.’ What district within Essex are you based?My role I am based across whole of Essex covering the following…
DetailsFinlay Enver enrolled on the Level 2 Understanding Autism course, fully funded by the Nightingale Care Bursary. She chose to do this course as ‘Its the most rewarding job and it has opened my eyes to an entirely new world.’ What district within Essex are you based? Colchester How did you hear about…
DetailsTsai-Ling Huang enrolled on a NVQ Level 3 course fully funded through the Nightingale Care Bursary. Tsai-Ling chose to do this course as ‘It’s a rewarding career being able to help others.’ What district within Essex are you based? Chelmsford How did you hear about the Nightingale Care Bursary? ACL brochure Please tell us…
DetailsResidents encouraged to return to the classroom this September with ACL Essex There are still places left to study a GCSE with adult education provider, ACL Essex, this September. As children head back to school, ACL Essex is encouraging residents to take up the opportunity to study a GCSE with them this September. There are…
DetailsAmong those receiving their results yesterday, was GCSE English and maths learner Irina who achieved an impressive grade 8 in both subjects. “I chose ACL because I needed to provide GCSE results for a teacher training programme as my exams were taken outside of Britain and were not accepted as I did English as a…
DetailsCome to ACL Essex’s Family Fun Day in Brentwood! Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is hosting a Family Fun Day at ACL Brentwood. ACL Brentwood is hosting a Family Fun Day for residents on Thursday 14 September. From 10am to 5pm, a range of local community groups and services will come together to highlight the…
DetailsAlongside school leavers,our learners across the county have opened their GCSE results! ACL Essex learner, Imogen, has been trying for her GCSE Maths since Year 11 in school, and finally achieved it this year. Imogen said: “I’m a Teaching Assistant in a primary school, and my next steps are to train as a teacher but…
DetailsAccounting can be a rewarding and interesting career pathway for many, with the wide variety of career options within the accounting and finance industry, it’s likely you’ll be able to find a career to suit your interests. Here are 5 reasons to study an accounting qualification: Gain an internationally recognised qualification Did you know…
DetailsAdult education provider will open the new state-of-the-art facility at its Colchester centre later this year to boost digital skills for residents and businesses. A new state-of-the-art digital hub is set to open this year at ACL Essex’s centre in Colchester, providing new opportunities for residents’ and businesses to boost their digital skills. The adult…
DetailsAdult education provider, ACL Essex, is hosting a Family Fun Day at ACL Harlow. ACL Harlow is hosting a Family Fun Day for residents on Wednesday 23 August at Harlow Library. From 10am to 1pm, a range of local community groups and services will come together to highlight the opportunities on offer. Essex Libraries, Essex…
DetailsFollowing the recent inspection at our Maldon Friary Preschool, we are pleased to share that we have been rated Good. We’re very proud of our fantastic preschool team who go above and beyond for the children and their families. Jeanette Stutely, ACL Nursery Pre-school Manager said, “Having taken over as manager less than a year…
DetailsThis week marks the end of a chapter for a group our learners who have completed their level 2 photography qualification, but also a start to a new one as they look forward to pursuing exciting opportunities going forward. The group hosted an exhibition and delivered their final portfolio presentations which explored their inspirational journey…
DetailsThe Skills Hubs are a place for you to undertake online courses in a facilitated environment. If you are not confident using technology, such as computers or any devices, our Skills Hub team can provide you with support. The hubs are also available to people that want to learn online but not at home, providing…
DetailsAdult education provider, ACL Essex, celebrated learners, staff and partners at its ceremony on 12 July, with awards ranging from Personal Growth to Community Support. The ceremony took place at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford, with over a hundred people in attendance. The annual awards ceremony shines a light on those who have achieved…
DetailsWhen thinking of careers that involve being creative, are your first thoughts art-based roles? Creativity is the ability to think of new and original ideas, which is needed in a wide variety of job roles outside of the art industry. Keep reading to learn about a small selection of non-art based creative careers, and the…
DetailsACL Essex, part of Essex County Council (ECC), has won an award for their innovative retrofit training programme at the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT)’s annual President’s Awards. The ceremony took place at ADEPT’s Spring Conference and the adult education provider walked away with the Delivering Clean Growth Award, sponsored…
DetailsA lack of motivation can be caused by many things, such as, overwhelm, boredom, stress and a lack of achievable goals. Not feeling motivated can make it harder to get things done, in this article you will find some tips and tricks to help you get started when you’re lacking motivation. Finding The Smallest…
DetailsFully-funded healthcare training is now available to anyone in Essex looking to enter or upskill in the care sector. It will help those already working in care or new to the sector reach their career goals without the added pressure of training costs. The training is funded by the council’s Nightingale Care Bursary and run…
DetailsAdult education provider ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council (ECC), has launched a new strategic plan, outlining their continued commitment and focus to providing a high-quality learning offer that makes a positive difference to the lives of residents and businesses of Essex. By 2025 ACL Essex aims to have increased their support over a…
DetailsAdult education provider ACL Essex has launched its new courses for September 2023 with a range of qualifications and training courses to help upskill people across the county. The courses, which range from GCSEs in English and Maths to Languages and Art plus vocational qualifications, will provide residents of Essex the chance to gain top…
DetailsThere are many benefits to learning accounting for business owners. Find out about five of these reasons below, Increase the chances of your business succeeding Finances are extremely important to consider when starting a business and should be included as part of your business plan. Many businesses exist to make a profit – even…
DetailsPoor cashflow management Cashflow management means understanding the amount of money going into and out of a business, making sure you have enough money to keep your business running successfully. Not having enough money coming into your business (e.g. through sales) or having too much money going out of your business (e.g. through production costs,…
DetailsHiring an apprentice can bring a range of benefits to your business, including: Cost savings: Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way of recruiting and training new employees. As apprentices are typically younger and less experienced, their wages are lower than those of more experienced workers Tailored training: Apprenticeships allow you to provide tailored training that meets…
DetailsAs you can see from the image above accounting is seen as a particularly difficult subject stopping people that would be perfect in one of the many accounting career pathways from going down that route. But is it really as hard as we think, or are the confusing words and myths around degree level…
DetailsToday we celebrate Volunteer Recognition Day. We want to dedicate this day to our kind and generous team of volunteers who give up their time to support learners. Adrian, who has been volunteering since he retired in September 2022, is currently supporting learners in a variety of lessons. Read his story below: How long have…
DetailsLinda Farmer enrolled on a Level 5 Health and Social care course funded through the Nightingale Bursary. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role/course: I am currently the Deputy Manager of a Domiciliary service and Supported Living service. This involves many meetings with staff, families, and…
DetailsNgozi Nwagboso completed a Level 3 Adult Care diploma funded through the Nightingale Bursary. To read her full story, please read below: Why did you decide to do a Health & Care course? I have passion for caring for people and at the moment I care for vulnerable adults, I needed to understand, get the right…
DetailsIn this article: Introduction to cognitive distortions What is all or nothing thinking? How this looks when job searching or in employment Exercise – Making your thought more realistic How we can help Introduction to cognitive distortions Cognitive distortions are untrue and unhelpful thought patterns. They can have a negative effect on wellbeing, motivation and…
DetailsBeth is currently working at a company called Lifeways supporting four individuals who have learning disabilities. She is completing a Level 2 Health & Social Care diploma funded through the Nightingale Bursary. To read her full story, please read below: Why did you decide to do a Health & Care course? I have always had…
DetailsWhat comes to mind when you think of Spring? Daffodils, little lambs, lighter evenings or even the smell of freshly cut grass. We want you to turn these thoughts and feeling into artwork and submit them in our Spring Scenes Art & Photography Competition. It could be a watercolour painting, a doodle on a notepad…
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