We take pride providing a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment that’s accessible for all.
In addition to assisting residents in acquiring skills and qualifications, ACL is committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities through education. This can have a positive impact on overall health, well-being, independence, and sense of belonging, as well as confidence in both personal and professional life.
Our team is eager to discuss your learning aspirations and guide you towards reaching them.
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ACL Basildon
Broadmayne, Churchill Avenue, Basildon, SS14 3SG
ACL Brentwood
Bishops Hill, Rayleigh Road, Brentwood, CM13 1BD
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3BN Pay and
ACL Essex is the largest provider of adult education in the county and the main apprenticeship provider for Essex County Council. We’re at the heart of our communities across Essex making a difference to residents and businesses, so everyone has the chance to make a difference for themselves, those around them, and the places that they live in.
ACL Maldon Carmelite House, White Horse Lane, Maldon, CM9 5FW
Our English courses will help to blow away the cobwebs, improve your confidence and gain a qualification. They are also free to those who do not currently hold a grade C or 4 (or above) in this subject.
English all levels
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Various locations
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We have various start dates and times available. Once you’ve completed your Initial Assessment and spoken to one of our delivery team, we will agree a start date and time for the course best suited to your individual needs. To book an assessment, please visit our website and search for the course title, email lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk, or call 0345 603 7635
Whatever your reason to improve your Maths skills, we can help! Our Maths courses are free to those who do not currently hold a grade C or 4 (or above) in this subject.
Maths all levels
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us Various locations
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Maths Functional Skills
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
We have various start dates and times available. Once you’ve completed your Initial Assessment and spoken to one of our delivery team, we will agree a start date and time for the course best suited to your individual needs. To book an assessment, please visit our website and search for the course title, email lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk, or call 0345 603 7635
Multiply - Mastering Symmetry
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Science is an interesting and exciting subject that can teach you more about the world we live in. It can also support you to enter new and exciting career pathways.
These courses are designed to enhance your ability to communicate with individuals with a hearing impairment or have communication challenges. We provide a progression path to help you build confidence and deepen your understanding of these essential communication skills.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
These courses could help you or someone you know who doesn’t have English as a first language to gain employment, progress onto other training courses or just be more confident in communicating with other people.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
ESOL 4 Hours Beginners
BSL Starter Consolidation
Deaf Awareness Workshop Lip Reading and Managing Hearing Loss
Our accounting and finance courses will help you master more complex financial processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, costs and revenues and professional ethics, making it perfect for anyone interested in a career in bookkeeping, or who wants to go on to become a fully-qualified accountant.
AAT Certificate in Accounting L2
FOL3A03Y24
09:30 04:30
AAT Diploma in Accounting L3
FOL1A02Y24 Monday 30/09/2024 09:30 05:00 59
FOL2A01Y24 Tuesday 01/10/2024 09:30 04:30 59
AAT Professional Diploma L4
FOL1C04Y24 Monday 09/09/2024 17:30 03:00 75
Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Our professional Beauty & Complementary Therapy courses take place in working salons within our centres. Whilst learning new skills, you will be introduced to the importance of customer service, client interaction and how to run a successful professional salon.
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We offer a range of courses for new and aspiring managers and business owners to develop leadership and management skills that can improve productivity and professional practice.
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Coaching & Mentoring Level 3 Certificate
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Information, Advice & Guidance L2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Leadership & Management Level 3 Diploma
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Are you looking to improve your employment prospects to get back into work or move into a new job opportunity? We are here to give you the tools you need to help you succeed.
These courses will develop your understanding of person-centred counselling concepts and theories. Studying these courses can support you in both your personal and professional life and enable progression towards a career in this sector.
Counselling Skills Introduction
Counselling Skills Level 2
02:30 2 Free
BGB6B40Y24 Saturday 25/01/2025 13:30 02:30 2 Free
We offer accredited creative courses for people looking to turn their passion into a career. You will learn a range of skills and gain a recognised qualification to progress in your career or to set up your own business. Self-Leadership Introduction
Our professional hairdressing and barbering courses take place in working salons within our centres.
Barbering Getting Started
Barbering VTCT NVQ Level 2
Barbering VTCT NVQ Level 3
Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector Level 1
Hair Getting Started
Early Years & Education
Are you looking to work with children, or already in the sector and wanting to progress? We offer an exciting range of courses that will enable you to gain that first rung on the career ladder or move up to the next level.
Our courses will enable you to take that first step into an exciting career or could support you to develop transferable and existing skills. If you are currently working in the health sector or considering a new career, we have something for you. We also offer a wide range of apprenticeship and work based learning opportunities, see page 20 for more information.
Certificate In Cleaning Principles Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Common Health Conditions Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Preparing To Work In Adult Care Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you
Certificate In Principles Of Dementia Care Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Principles Of Dementia Care Level 3
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In The Principles Of End Of Life Care Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In The Principles Of End Of Life Care Level 3
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Understanding Autism Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Understanding Autism Level 3
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Understanding Care & Management of Diabetes Level 3
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding In Adult H&SC L2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Understanding How Technology Supports Person Centred Care Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Understanding Safe Handling Of Medication In Adult Care Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Diabetes Care & Management L2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Leadership & Management in Adult Care Level 5
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Principles Of Care Planning L2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Studying for these qualifications will increase your understanding of a range of mental health problems, which could be used to support your role in the workplace or where you work or interact with individuals that you could support.
Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 3
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate in Nutrition & Health Level 2
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Mental Health Awareness L2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Retrofit
Retrofit is the process of upgrading our existing homes to make them more energy efficient. This usually involves; improving the fabric of the house through installing insulation upgrading the building services or introducing renewable energy and heat sources. We currently offer Level 2 to Level 5 qualifications.
Domestic Retrofit Advice Level 3 Award
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Domestic Retrofit Assessment Level 4 Award
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management Level 5 Diploma
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Understanding Domestic Retrofit Level 2 Award
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Skills Bootcamp
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible 12 week courses that provide you with the opportunity to build valuable sector specific skills.
Skills Bootcamp Construction and the Built Environment
SBCP03Y24 Thursday 26/09/2024 09:30 04:00 12
SBCP04Y24 Wednesday 23/10/2024 09:30 04:00 12
SBCP05Y24 Thursday 23/01/2025 09:30 04:00 12
SBCP06Y24 Wednesday 23/04/2025 09:30 04:00 12
Skills Bootcamp Digital Marketing
SBCD03Y24 Tuesday 17/09/2024 09:30 04:00 13
SBCD04Y24 Thursday 31/10/2024 09:30 04:00 13
SBCD05Y24 Tuesday 14/01/2025 09:30 04:00 12
SBCD05Y24 Tuesday 14/01/2025 09:30 04:00 13
SBCD06Y23 Tuesday 22/04/2025 09:30 04:00 14
SBCD06Y23 Tuesday 22/04/2025 09:30 04:00 13
SBCD06Y23 Tuesday 22/04/2025 09:30 04:00 12
Skills Bootcamp Early Years Educator Level 3
SBCE03Y24 Tuesday 24/09/2024 09:30 05:00 12
Apprenticeships
Programmes are suitable if you’re leaving school or college, looking for a change of career or already in work but requiring new skills to support a promotion or change of job role.
Why start an Apprenticeship? Accessible apprenticeships
There are many reasons why someone might want to start an apprenticeship such as:
• Recently started in a new job role
• Looking to improve skills in current job role
• Earn a wage whilst also learning
• Gain a qualification while working
• Gain the skills to go onto a higher level job role
Facilities & Warehousing
Facilities Services Operative, Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, Facilities Management Supervisor, Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Business School
Accounting, Business Administration, Coaching & Mentoring, Customer Service, Operations Management, Project Management, Schools Business Professional, Team Leading
Early Years & Education
Children, Young People & Families Manager, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, Teaching Assistant
For those with a current or historic Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), Learning Disability Assessment (LDA) or Statement of Educational Need (SEN) adjustments can be made for both maths and English entry requirements, and working hours/ duration of the apprenticeship programme.
If you are a jobseeker over the age of 16 and interested in an accessible Apprenticeship opportunity with ACL, please feel free to contact the Targeted Employment Team Targetedemployment@essex.gov.uk
To learn more visit aclessex.com/accessible-apprenticeships
Health, Medical & Care
Adult Care, Healthcare Cleaning Operative, Healthcare Science Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker
I.T. & Digital
Cyber Security Technician, Multi Channel Marketer, I.T. Solutions Technician
If you are interested in the programme, feel free to get in touch with us at acl.businessdevelopment@essex.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can visit aclessex.com/ apprentices for more details and to apply.
Early yearsPoppins Bursary
The Poppins Bursary offers development opportunities and training for those currently working or looking to enter the early years sector. It supports training initiatives for early years settings, with the goal of enhancing the range and quality of services offered in our communities.
Multiply is a fully funded programme to help support you to become more confident with numeracy.
Parent Ambassadors Volunteers are a valued part of ACL Essex supporting parental engagement for schools and communities, whilst developing your skills to support others.
The Nightingale Care Bursary enables everyone to access Health & Social Care courses and qualifications for FREE. So, whether you’re looking to start a new and fulfilling career in care or want to upskill – we can support you!
Skills Bootcamps
Digital Marketing, Project Management (Construction), and Early Years
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible 12-week courses that provide you with the opportunity to build valuable sector specific skills. What’s more, you’ll be offered a job interview with an employer once you complete the course and gain your qualification.
Ambassador Volunteers are a
part of ACL Essex supporting parental engagement for schools and communities, whilst developing skills to support others.
Creative Learning
These courses offer individuals the opportunity to gain a new skill and explore their creativity in a variety of exciting subject areas.
Art, Drawing & Painting (continued)
Creative Writing For Mindfulness
Creative
Creative
Creative Writing: Writing Poetry
Pottery for All
Mental Health and Wellbeing
These courses are suitable for anyone wishing to learn foundation concepts and techniques in cognitive behavioural therapy and gain a view of their application in supporting mental health.
Embark on a new you through exploring ways to improve your wellbeing with our range of practical courses that focus on specific topics to develop a healthy lifestyle. Gain new skills for your career or personal development, suitable for all stages of adult life. Managing Anxiety Step Towards Self-Confidence Managing Anxiety for Exam Stress Techniques for Confident Speaking
Mental Health Recovery
We offer a FREE range of courses for anyone wishing to improve their mental wellbeing or recovering from a period of mental ill-health, or for anyone wishing to gain awareness of mental ill health or who are supporting or working with people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
Courses take place in classrooms across Essex or online in a virtual classroom with group teaching facilitated by two qualified specialist tutors who have professional and lived experience and knowledge of mental health. New courses open for booking every term throughout the year.
Building Self Confidence
An introduction to strategies to help build your self-confidence, looking at selfawareness and how to develop assertiveness, negotiation and personal skills.
Goal Setting for Wellbeing
Helps you clarify your goals in any aspect of life, helping you focus and get motivated towards working on a long- or short-term goal of your choice, to enhance your quality of life and gain a sense of achievement.
Introduction to Building Resilience
An introduction to strategies and tools to help you develop your self-resilience, identifying what is resilience and the benefits of practicing resilience in our day to day interactions.
Managing Anxiety
An introduction to self-help strategies to help you manage anxiety with practical tools and tips to apply in everyday life. Helpful for anyone who wishes to manage their anxiety and take back control over their mental wellbeing.
Managing Sleep for Wellbeing
An introduction to self-help strategies to improve sleep. Sleeping well is important for our mental and physical health and many factors affect quality of sleep. On this course you will find out how to recognise sleep cycles, routines and environmental factors affecting sleep and what you can do to achieve better sleep quality.
Self-Care for Carers
This short course is designed for anyone who is in a caring role for adults or children with a short- or long-term health condition. You will learn how to manage your own self-care while caring for others and find strategies to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
This course was amazing and I would recommend to anyone. The tutors were great and I will really miss not attending each week. It has helped me at a really tricky time in my life. Thank you.
ACL Wellbeing Learner
To book onto a course or view more information about individual courses, please visit aclessex.com/wellbeing, call 0345 603 7635 or visit one of our centres.
Community & Family Learning
These courses are designed to support you to understand your children and provide parenting support. They cover boundaries, communication skills, understanding feelings and emotions, sleep and most importantly how to have fun as a family.
Specialist Courses and Programmes
We offer programmes, courses and workshops that cover a variety of topics, offering support for you and your family.
This is a workshop designed to support you with practical tips and strategies on parenting your child. Boundaries have to be firmer with a SEND child and this is a challenge. You will also be able to meet parents who are in a similar position as yourself.
Wellbeing
Develop mindfulness strategies and tools with your family in addition to caring for each other’s and your own wellbeing.
These courses support you to build your confidence and develop your skills in a range of subject areas.
Accessing Leisure: Getting out and about
Accessing Leisure: Improving your community inclusion
Accessing Leisure: Keeping Safe
Accessing Leisure: Travelling
Accessing Leisure: Whats on in your area
Accessing Leisure: Who can help us?
Jewellery Making - Beads
Jewellery Making - Felt
Jewellery Making - Polymer Clay
Learning Through Minecraft
DCC5B71Y24 Friday 06/06/2025 13:00 02:30 5
Music & Movement - Body Percussion and Rhythmic Patterns
Music & Movement - Music and Sensory
Music & Movement - Music and Song Music & Movement - Music Exploration Music & Movement - Musical Storytelling Music & Movement - Rhythm and Movement Pottery - Introduction to ab technique
We work with partner organisations and businesses to provide you with employment opportunities. Preparing you for employment is an important part of the journey, ensuring that everyone has access to work.
Our courses support you to gain personal skills, self-confidence and enjoyment from physical activity and performance.
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How to enrol
1. Online
Visit www.aclessex.com and create an account. You can then either search for the course title using the search box or browse our website.
Once the course has been selected, you will be asked to fill out an enrolment form (non-qualification) or asked to enrol onto an assessment session (qualification).
2. Phone
Call 0345 603 7635 and you will be put through to a member of our customer service team. Before calling, please make a note of the course title or course code.
Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm, unless otherwise stated.
3. In Centre
Visit one of our 8 centres and speak to a member of our Customer Service team at reception to enrol on a course or find out more information. See page 2 for centre information or visit our website for opening times aclessex.com/centres.
If you have any enquiries, you can contact us through our website or by email:
