I started with Essex County Council in February 2019 as a Business Support Assistant in the file and data team, and I quickly settled into the team and managed to learn all the tasks very quickly. In May 2019, I spoke with my line manager about the possibility of enrolling on the ‘Business Administrator –…
DetailsTaking care of yourself is an important part of maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Set some time aside to pamper yourself with this 20 minute facial by Beauty Therapy tutor Gemma. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Interested in learning more? View full range of beauty courses courses.
DetailsIt is important to take care of yourself as well as others. Whether it’s daily, weekly or less frequent, self-care is an important part of maintaining your physical, mental and emotional health. Our Family & Community Learning team have created FREE Self Care During Stressful Times workshops to help keep yourself well. View full range…
DetailsIt’s #MentalHealthAwareness week and this year’s official theme is #kindness. Small acts of kindness go a long way and mean so much to those who are feeling lonely, anxious or finding it difficult, especially with everything going on. ? Being kind and compassionate is proven to help reduce stress and improve our emotional wellbeing. Doing good does you good!…
DetailsDon’t put your dreams on hold and enrol on an Accredited Course. We have adapted our courses to be delivered both online and remotely. So whatever the situation, you can #KeepLearning – Browse Qualifications & Skills for Employment courses. We have successfully moved our classroom offer to be delivered online where possible. This ‘blended’ learning…
DetailsIt’s Send a Card to a Friend Day. Art tutor Lucy shows us how to create a selection of postcard designs using watercolour paints that you can send to family and friends. Don’t forget to create your own design and share them with us on Facebook.
We hope you are safe and well. If you have been furloughed as part of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the updated government guidance on furloughed apprentices was released recently and is as follows: ‘The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme allows employers to claim for 80% of furloughed employees’ (employees on a leave of absence) usual…
DetailsThe national league tables for GCSEs have just been released and Adult Community Learning Essex is celebrating another year of outstanding results. We are delighted to announce we have topped the national and countywide league tables in several categories for academic year 2018/19. ACL Essex had the highest number of Grade 9 – 4 Maths…
DetailsGo back to Supported Learning Induction page During these uncertain times, it can seem difficult to maintain a healthy routine and lifestyle. There is support out there to help you get back to living your best life. The first step is to reach out and talk to people about what you are going through. We…
DetailsIt is important to recognise that the online classroom is in fact a classroom and certain behaviours are expected when you communicate with those engaging with you. These guidelines are known as netiquette. GENERAL GUIDELINES Be on time. Sessions will start and finish according to the timetable. If you join late, please don’t interrupt the…
DetailsUpdate: 08/04/2020: Following the latest government guidance, we have moved from classroom-based learning to online and flexible distance learning. We endeavour to deliver learning online wherever possible to support existing learners to successfully complete their courses/qualifications. We have new online and distance learning courses to support individuals, including furloughed workers, to enhance existing and or…
DetailsUnite with the world today against child exploitation. Do your bit and know the signs, here are some to look out for… Change in mood or behaviour Becoming aggressive, disruptive, quiet or withdrawn Secretive mobile phone use Unexplained money items or gifts Periods of absences without explanation Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns Distancing from family &…
DetailsWell done to the Little Learners team at Colchester who have been rated GOOD in their latest Ofsted inspection. This is a result of hard work and a dedicated team. You can view the full report here.
DetailsWe recently asked our staff to vote for the 2020 ACL Charity of the Year. The charity with the most votes was Alzheimer’s Society. Although all charities are deserving, we wanted to focus on one charity each year to maximise the support and fundraising opportunities for this charity. We’ve already had some great fundraising ideas sent…
DetailsGavin Jones, CEO of Essex County Council, swapped roles for the afternoon and helped out in ACL Chelmsford on Wednesday 12th February as part of his ‘Back to the Floor’ campaign. He joined our Student Services Team in reception, become a Learning Support Assistant in one of our GCSE classes and read our Little Learners…
DetailsBefore joining ACL, Henry completed two apprenticeships and a range of CPD qualifications. Henry has now secured a full-time position as a Data Officer in ACL’s Commercial team. Why did you decide to undertake an apprenticeship? I decided to take an apprenticeship when I left school because the college environment isn’t really for me but…
DetailsJenna completed a Level 3 Customer Service apprenticeship with ACL, alongside her role at Essex County Council. We met up with her to talk about the impact completing an apprenticeship has had on her career development and also her personal development. “This has really supported my career development as I am able to continually develop, and…
DetailsAfter joining ACL as an apprentice, Maria has progressed to the position of Centre Lead for our Colchester centre. Hear how an apprenticeship helped her career progression after leaving college. Why did you decide to undertake an apprenticeship? When I left college I wanted to gain a job as well as undertake a qualification, so…
DetailsLast week, we caught up with Billy, Distribution & Installations Manager at ECL, to talk about how an ACL Apprenticeship has helped him achieve so much in his career so far. Billy started at ECL in 2009 and was offered the warehouse Level 2 distribution and storage apprenticeship. He passed and then went on to complete a…
DetailsDid you know, 1 in 4 of us will experience mental illness every year… Here at ACL we offer FREE health and well-being courses to help you improve your mental wellbeing. January is known to be one of the most difficult months of the whole year and we have put together 10 tips to help…
DetailsLearners in the Supported Learning Art for All class in Brentwood produced some fantastic artwork that has been made into these wonderful calendars. The learners have a range of different disabilities and difficulties and have worked extremely hard on producing this artwork with minimal support. All proceeds from the sales of the calendar is going…
DetailsWorking alongside Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex, we hosted an afternoon tea event at ACL Colchester. The event was attended by members of the local community and students from our Supported Learning courses to encourage engagement and employability skills. It was great to see so many of those who attended sharing stories and…
DetailsWe had a brilliant time at the Rayleigh Christmas Lights Switch On last night. Our craft corner was a huge success and was great to speak to so many about our upcoming courses in Rayleigh. We also met Cllr Robin Dray, Chairman of Rochford District Council – thank you for hosting a brilliant event.
by Abbie Cairns Teaching drawing can be daunting, mostly due to our preconceived ideas of what drawing is. My course, ‘Exploring Drawing and Illustration’ has a strong emphasis on the ‘exploring’ part of the title. Within the sessions learners explore drawing techniques. There is a focus on ensuring that learners understand the techniques, and the…
DetailsWe’re here today in County Hall, Chelmsford (library entrance) for Essex County Council’s #MentalHealthAwareness event. We’re joined here by Canine Concern, Samaritans, Micobiome and many other organisations that offer mental health support to people in our community. Come along have a chat and enjoy some cake!
Huge congratulations to Barry Marsden who is recognised as someone who makes a real difference to learners through his hard work and commitment at the Essex County Council You Make the Difference in Essex Awards last Thursday. Watch the shortlisting video here. Great to see some of our learners in the video!
Regardless of your past achievements, grades, or personal circumstances, ACL could help you get there. What can you study? We offer Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diplomas in Science & Social Science. Haven’t studied for a while? Don’t worry – we also offer a Level 2 Pre-access course to help you prepare for your…
DetailsToday is World Teachers’ Day and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful tutors and staff. Your continued dedication is a constant inspiration to the communities of Essex.#WorldTeachersDay#EducationForAll#ProudToTeach
On 18th September, ACL Witham were awarded Dementia Friendly Status. Alzheimer society state that ‘A dementia-friendly community is a city, town or village where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported. In a dementia-friendly community people will be aware of and understand dementia, so that people with dementia can continue to live in the…
DetailsWe are the proud to be sponsoring the EWT photography competition for a third year! It is a fantastic opportunity for photographers of all levels to submit their work and have the chance to win £200. There are a range of categories including: A Wildlife Motion Picture Captivating Colours (NEW) Gardener’s World Pattern and Texture…
DetailsWell done to our learner’s who are celebrating brilliant results this year. Adult learners who attend ACL Essex are celebrating with overall pass rates of 99.2%. 84.8% of those who took an English GCSE, 72.8% of those who took Mathematics GCSE, 73% of those who took Biology GCSE and 100% of those who took Computer…
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