GCSE learner success story: Irina
Among those receiving their results yesterday, was GCSE English and maths learner Irina who achieved an impressive grade 8 in…
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Among those receiving their results yesterday, was GCSE English and maths learner Irina who achieved an impressive grade 8 in…
Essex County Council (ECC) have committed to unlocking £1,000,000 of funding over five years to support Essex’s arts and cultural…
Each week, we’ll be showcasing the fantastic apprenticeships opportunities we have to help support and develop businesses, apprentices, and the…
We are excited to launch our new courses for 2022! There’s over 1000 courses on offer across our centres and…
In November we launched our Autumn and Winter Scenes Competition. We asked you to get creative and submit artwork and…
On Wednesday 24th November, Access to Higher Education (HE) students from ACL had the opportunity to visit the University of…
Each week, we’ll be showcasing the fantastic apprenticeships opportunities we have to help support and develop businesses, apprentices, and the…
On Wednesday evening, we hosted our 2021 ACL Awards. The last 20 months have been a very challenging time for…
On Wednesday evening, we hosted our 2021 ACL Awards. The last 20 months have been a very challenging time for…
We have launched a new programme of courses to support Essex-based residents as furlough comes to an end. Learners can…
Are you ready for progression to higher education but unsure which pathway to take? Are your results not what you…
ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning) is welcoming adult learners back into the classroom with a series of open days at…
Article written by Matthew Harrington-Keeton, Access to Higher Education Tutor We’ve put together this guide of tips and tricks for…
The results for GCSEs have just been released and ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning Essex) is celebrating another year of…
Not all learners going to University this year will have got there following the traditional A-level route. The Access to…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. It finally feels like Summer has arrived…
We’re delighted to share with you our new Course Guide for September 2021. Browse our full range of courses and…
The education sector has been particularly challenged as we adapt to the ways of living, working, and learning during the…
Today we celebrate International Nurses’ Day. We continue to be grateful for the incredible people who work in healthcare and…
Our ACL Salon’s have reopened for barbering and hair treatments. The Hair Salon provides learners with the opportunity to work…
Huge congratulations to Danielle Nolan who won a Pivot Point competition with these gorgeous hair styles. Her entry was amongst…
New online courses that give you the chance to receive a qualification and develop a portfolio, whilst expressing your creativity…
It can be very difficult to make decisions about which course to take, or career path to follow. How do…
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Discover Magazine, available for free online and to pick up from supermarkets,…
Are you over 24? Get a Level 3 qualification fully funded through the National Skills Level 3 Adult Offer. From April…
ACL is an official #Census21 Support Center. We’re offering free and friendly support to anyone who needs it at locations…
As you will be aware, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out…
Should a learner need to self-isolate or local restrictions require them to stay at home and a course is not…
The You Can programme is for adults aged 16+ living in Tendring who would like to have an insight into…
Bob Read is the Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF’s) Regional Specialist Lead (RSL) for Maths and English in the eastern…
Thinking about enrolling on an online course? But not sure what it might be like? Here’s a look at five…
“I have definitely made some lifelong friends on this course, we have all branched off into different degrees and universities…
“My learning has made a massive difference to my mental and physical health. I have an improved sense of self-esteem. …
We caught up with Emily, a former student at ACL, who is currently studying Psychology at the University of Durham…
ACL Essex is offering a programme to enable individuals to access a Nursing Associate Apprenticeship in the Tendring District. The…
Yes, you read that right – you might not need to dip into your savings to gain qualifications. You can…
We’re incredibly proud of everyone collecting their results this year. Even though this has not been the year everyone thought…
If you are a learner enrolled on a course with Adult Learning with ACL then you can apply. We are…
Last week, some of our Accounting students had their AAT exam at ACL Brentwood. Tutor Joanne bought some lovely balloons…
We are incredibly proud to announce another year of successful results for our Access to Higher Education Learners. Even with…
Theories are the foundations that underpin great management practice. By studying management theory, we understand better the fundamental aspects that…
Last week, Gateway Qualifications announced the winner of the inaugural Access to Higher Education Tutor of the Year Awards 2020.…
Written by Julia Morris, Business & Management Tutor, ACL Essex Management skills are not always something we are born…
You may have seen that we run a Hair & Beauty Rainbow Competition to show support for our amazing National…
Taking care of yourself is an important part of maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Set some time aside to pamper yourself…
Don’t put your dreams on hold and enrol on an Accredited Course. We have adapted our courses to be delivered…
The national league tables for GCSEs have just been released and Adult Community Learning Essex is celebrating another year of…
It is important to recognise that the online classroom is in fact a classroom and certain behaviours are expected when…
Update: 08/04/2020: Following the latest government guidance, we have moved from classroom-based learning to online and flexible distance learning. We…
Regardless of your past achievements, grades, or personal circumstances, ACL could help you get there. What can you study? We…
Well done to our learner’s who are celebrating brilliant results this year. Adult learners who attend ACL Essex are celebrating…
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