Zachery 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…
DetailsFunded training available for new starters and existing professionals within the Health & Social Care sector Adult learning provider, ACL Essex, have been awarded additional funds that extend the delivery of The Nightingale Care Bursary across Essex until the end of 2025. The bursary aims to help those who work within the Health & Social…
DetailsArticle written by Community and Family Learning Tutor, Mary. We all know that the pandemic had a detrimental effect on young children. An Education Endowment Foundation of schools and parents found that children who started school in autumn 2020 needed more support than in previous years. And last year Ofsted said that the lockdowns had delayed social…
DetailsDid you know that an apprenticeship could help you go into further education? Mary, Community Support Worker, is currently completing a Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care pre-apprenticeship. She is then hoping to apply for a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course at university. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little…
DetailsEmily joined the Basildon Council rehousing team in 2022 under the Kickstart programme, and has progressed onto a L3 Business and Admin apprenticeships. Read her full story below: Please tell us a little bit about your current role: I am a rehousing apprentice for the allocations team at Basildon Council. My day-to-day duties consist of…
DetailsToday we celebrate Inspire Your Heart With Art Day. Although we are inspired everyday by our learners, this day recognises the positive impacts that Art and Creativity can have on our wellbeing. Research shows that participating in creative arts and craft activities can improve your mental health and wellbeing, reduce stress and help you regain…
DetailsACL Essex is offering fully funded retrofit training in partnership with The Retrofit Academy Adult learning provider ACL Essex, which is part of Essex County Council, has partnered with The Retrofit Academy to deliver innovative retrofit training to residents of Essex. Those interested in improving the energy efficiency of homes can gain qualifications from Level…
DetailsTo mark Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 6-12 February 2023, adult education provider ACL Essex, part of Essex County Council (ECC), is hosting events on 6 and 7 February to raise awareness of the huge range of apprenticeship and skills opportunities available to everyone. An in-person Apprenticeship and Skills Fair will take place at Remembrance…
DetailsWe are delighted to share that the the 1st Artist-Teacher in Adult Community Learning Conference will take place in partnership with Norwich University of the Arts and the National Society for Education in Art and Design on Saturday 25th March 2023. This is an online conference intended as a space to bring together artist-teachers working in the sector to…
Details10 top tips to help families cope over Christmas 1 – Say ‘NO’ without feeling guilty There are only 24 hours in a day, and we only have a finite amount of time, energy, and resources. It’s ok to say no to things to allow yourself some down time. Which leads us on to… 2…
DetailsWe are encouraging you to try your hand at languages in the new year, with the launch of our free languages and communication tasters from 19th January 2023. The taster sessions being offered are Spanish, Italian, French, Greek and German, as well as British Sign Language (BSL) and Makaton for Families. Taking place online and…
DetailsThe Winter months can be a challenging time for many. Days are shorter, nights become longer, and the temperature drops. We know that the winter months and shorter days can really affect our mood and wellbeing. Most of us are affected by seasons changing in some way, and it’s normal to feel a bit sluggish…
DetailsIn October, we launched our Creative Climate Change Challenge. We asked you to produce either a piece that highlights the theme of climate change, or something made entirely from recycled/repurposed material. We pleased to announce the chosen winner, and runner-up. Winner: Charlie Runner-up: Nikki Interested in improving your creative skills? View all courses – starting…
DetailsPlease visit one of our Supported Learning pop-up Christmas shops! 13th December, 11am – 1pm: ACL Colchester 13th December, time tbc: ACL Witham They will be selling a range of handmade goods including: Christmas cards and gifts produced by Employability Retail students Hyacinths grown by Gardening for Wellbeing Chocolate made by Hospitality and Catering
DetailsWe are investing in new sustainable practises and technology as part of our commitment to the global UNFCCC ‘Race to Zero’ campaign. We are not only embedding sustainability into our curriculum but are also investing heavily in new technology that will ensure sustainable growth. Recently, ACL Witham received a £300k investment in environmentally friendly power.…
DetailsAdult learning provider, ACL Essex, is investing in new sustainable practises and technology as part of its commitment to the global UNFCCC ‘Race to Zero’ campaign. The adult education provider is not only embedding sustainability into its curriculum but is also investing heavily in new technology that will ensure sustainable growth. Recently, ACL Essex Witham…
DetailsOne of our tutors, Tessa Frampton, has been invited to show her work as a solo exhibition at the Malting Gallery in Suffolk. Tessa shares the artistic process she went through to develop the collection: “I have been working for a year for this exhibition at the Maltings gallery. I have based the theme on three walks, the…
DetailsArticle by Jane, Curriculum Lead – Creative Industries and Culture The terms ‘sustainability’ and ‘sustainable development’ have seen increasing usage since the 1970’s and particularly in recent years, but what do they actually mean? One of the most frequently quoted definitions is from the UN World Commission on Environment and Development Report, which states that “sustainable development is…
DetailsIn October, we launched our Creative Climate Change Challenge. We asked you to produce either a piece that highlights the theme of climate change, or something made entirely from recycled/repurposed material. We pleased to announce the chosen winner, and runner-up. Winner: Barbara Here are just a few of the nomination comments: “The artist has really…
DetailsDid you know you can gain a GCSE in as little as 6 months? Our FastTrack GCSE English and Maths courses are starting in January 2023! These fast-paced courses will enable you to achieve a GCSE, support you to improve your career prospect, and allow you to build up your own personal skills. These courses are…
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