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Be inspired and keep learning with our exciting range of online courses which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Some courses could be fully funded, please see course information for full details.

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Community & Family Learning

We offer FREE interactive courses to help you negotiate these tricky times. These range from craft ideas and how to make playdough together (if you can spare the flour!), to understanding emotional wellbeing and online safety. If you are a parent, grandparent or caring for a child or young person living in Essex we have support for you.

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Arts, Creative & Cultural

Discover new and exciting skills, making, creating and sharing inspirational moments online with others.

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Qualifications & Skills for Employment

We offer a range of qualifications and skills for employment that you can gain through distance and e-learning. These include: Accounting, Counselling, Team Leading, Health & Social Care, Customer Services, Housekeeping, and Running your own Business.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

These courses are for anyone wishing to improve their own or others mental health and wellbeing. Learn techniques in mindfulness, managing anxiety, working on self-care, routines, triggers and self-help strategies.

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ACL Shorts – Free sessions

Be inspired and develop your knowledge and skills in these free hour-long sessions, including: Philosophy, Photography, Textiles and Mindfulness – more will be added soon.

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