Funded 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…
DetailsWhether you’re a new, current, or aspiring leader, a Leadership & Management qualification (ILM) will give you the skills you need to reach your goals.Rhos, Senior Business Support Administrator, recently shared her recent ILM journey with us. Read her story below: “I was in a Business Support Assistant role when I first explored being able…
DetailsHello, my name is Rubie Hubbard and I recently completed my Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with ACL, finishing with Distinctions across the board. It took me around 15 months to complete my apprenticeship and over this time I feel I have learnt so much, both professionally and personally: I am more confident when liaising…
DetailsNEWS RELEASE: Adult Community Learning Essex Offers Support with Cost-of-Living Crisis As energy bills and the cost of living are set to rise, adult education provider, ACL Essex, is highlighting the support available to people of Essex. Responding to the cost-of-living crisis, the learning provider is delivering courses that will help residents to find ways…
DetailsACL Essex here to support refugees across Essex Adult learning provider, ACL Essex, supports refugees across the county with a wide range of courses to equip them for life in a new country and wants to hear from anyone wishing to access their services. Over the past year, hundreds of refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and…
DetailsToday we celebrate World Values Day. This annual campaign aims to increase the awareness and practice of values around the world. This year, the theme is ‘Values for Community’. At ACL we are at the heart of Communities, and we want to share our Values with you: Inclusive – treating others with respect…
DetailsIt’s nearly that magical time of year again, and what better way to celebrate than sharing all your wonderful Winter & Christmas themed art, creations and photography. Enter our Christmas Card Competition for a chance for your artwork or photography to be showcased on our website, included in our 2023 calendar, and printed to share…
DetailsThe World Mental Health Foundation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set is ‘’Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’’. At ACL, we offer a space to explore new ways to improve your wellbeing and gain valuable tools to help you navigate your daily life. Our…
DetailsNEWS RELEASE: It takes a village: Family learning courses with ACL Essex Adult education provider, ACL Essex, launched new family learning courses for the academic year 2022/23. The courses aim to help parents, carers, grandparents, and any caregivers of children provide the best support for young people, by improving mental wellbeing, healthy eating, learning opportunities and…
DetailsTo celebrate Love Your Library Day on Saturday 8 October, we will be running a free course on climate change, History of Sustainability, at Chelmsford Library. This year the theme of Love Your Library Day is the environment. This course will give you an introduction to the history of sustainability that explores its origins and…
DetailsACL Macmillan Coffee Morning Thank you to everyone who came along to the Macmillan Coffee Morning at ACL Clacton. Over £900 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support. They play a vital role in supporting people living with cancer, and these donations will make a real difference to those who need it the most. The event…
DetailsNew Principal feels ‘very privileged’ to join ACL Essex Adult education provider, ACL Essex, has welcomed a new Principal, Lisa Jarentowski, who has worked in the adult community learning and further education sectors for over twenty years, and has experienced adult learning from both sides of the classroom. After kickstarting her working life in the…
DetailsAdult Community Learning Essex (ACL) joins the successful Advice Store in Basildon Town Centre Adult education provider, ACL Essex, has joined Basildon Council’s Advice Store to provide information for local residents about the opportunities available to them. Bringing new opportunities to people in Basildon, ACL Essex will be based fortnightly at the Advice Store, offering…
DetailsToday we are celebrating GCSE results day (Thursday 25 August). ACL learners from across the county were delighted with their GCSE results, which will help many continue onto further courses and step into new career pathways. Among those celebrating their results are ACL Colchester learners Amanda, and her daughter Cherokee. Speaking of her experience at…
DetailsACL Essex celebrated its Access to Higher Education learners on A Level results day, with one learner achieving 45 Access credits at distinction level, which is equivalent to three A grades at A Level. The Access course supports Essex residents who have not taken the traditional 18+ route to university. Many learners across Essex achieved…
DetailsNot all learners going to university this year will have got there following the traditional A-level route. The Access to Higher Education Diploma is equivalent to A-levels and is recognised by top UK universities as an accepted entry requirement into undergraduate courses, proving that there is more than one route into university. Twenty students sitting…
DetailsNEWS RELEASE: ACL Essex launches free ‘You Can’ course for Essex residents Adult community learning provider, ACL Essex, is helping residents step into a career in the public sector, thanks to the launch of a new free training programme. The ‘You Can’ course starts online on 16 August and is ideal for people looking to make…
DetailsOn 6th July, we celebrated learners at our Annual Achievement Awards ceremony, held at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford. Over 30 awards were handed to ACL Essex learners, and among the recipients was Walton-based Victoria Hepden, who studies online with ACL. Victoria has taken many ACL courses, is now a part of the parent…
DetailsOn 6th July, we celebrated learners at our Annual Achievement Awards ceremony, held at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford. Over 30 awards were handed to learners, and among the recipients was Witham-based Rachel Mills, who received the Supporting Others Award. Rachel, who takes English, Maths and Digital Skills courses at ACL Witham, was very…
DetailsOn 6th July, we celebrated learners at our Annual Achievement Awards ceremony, held at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford. Over 30 awards were handed to learners, and among the recipients were Stacey Johnson and Mira Lolliyee, who both studied at ACL Basildon. Stacey Johnson won the Learning in the Workplace Award for her hard…
DetailsOn 6th July, we celebrated learners at our Annual Achievement Awards ceremony, held at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford. Over 30 awards were handed to learners, and among the recipients were Colchester-based Amy Parker and Jianzhi Chen, who each received a Personal Growth and Achievement Award. Amy studied GCSE English Language at ACL Colchester,…
DetailsOn 6th July, we celebrated learners at our Annual Achievement Awards ceremony, held at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford. Over 30 awards were handed to learners, and among the recipients was Sam Railton, who studies at ACL Brentwood. Sam won the Supporting Others award, and takes several courses at ACL throughout the week, including…
DetailsOur centres will remain open and classes are running as normal unless advised otherwise. If we do close centres, updates will be shared via our social media feeds, home page of our website, to those who have subscribed to our email newsletter and learners directly via email. Balmy long evenings and warm summer days…
DetailsICDL courses will develop your skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. They can help you both in your career, and while studying and creating documents for personal use. Digital literacy skills are now as essential as Maths and English for going into higher education, further training, or into a job. What is ICDL? ICDL is…
DetailsOn 6th July, we celebrated learners at our Annual Achievement Awards ceremony, held at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford. Over 30 awards were handed to learners, and among the recipients were Chelmsford-based Helene Mayes, Suzanne Smithies, and Danielle Kelly. Helene Mayes has completed many courses at ACL Chelmsford and said: “Every course I’ve done…
DetailsI missed sitting my GCSEs so did not start my adult life with any qualifications at all, however, I always had a keen interest in numbers, so I knew I wanted to be in a FinanI came from a background where education and career for women was not considered important. I was very talented at…
DetailsFrom 4-8 July, we hosted the Be Inspired Taster and Information events. What a wonderful week it was! The week gave new and returning learners the opportunity to try something new, revisit an old skill or hobby, and find out how we help them achieve their learning goals. We still have lots of…
DetailsOn 2nd July, we opened the doors to the new ACL Harlow and Library, welcoming residents into our exciting new facilities and learning environments. We were joined by Rt Hon Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow, and Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, as well as local…
DetailsOur ESOL team attended the NATECLA (National Association for Teaching English and Other Community Languages to Adults) conference in Birmingham from 24-25 June. Carol Samlal (ESOL/Digital Skills tutor at ACL Harlow) is the regional chair for the East of England branch and plays a key role in NATECLA activity. She delivered a well-received workshop on…
DetailsIt’s #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. Created and hosted by Marmalade Trust, this annual campaign raises awareness of loneliness across the UK (and beyond!) and gets people talking about it. 45% of adults have felt lonely at some point in England. This equates to twenty-five million people. We can all do our part to reduce this number – whether…
DetailsOur Supported Learning Employability Skills students will be performing at the Mercury Theatre on 14th June 5:30pm. To set the scene… The Peach Child is a play, written by Anna Furse, based on a Japanese fairytale about a miracle birth, growing up and letting go. One cold day, as the Old Woman is washing kimonos…
DetailsWhen it comes to being active, we all know that finding the right activity greatly increases your chances of creating a new, sustainable, healthy habit. But it’s one thing to recognise how important activity is, and quite another to build it in to your everyday life. Active Essex’s ‘Find Your Active’ campaign encourages Essex residents…
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