COURSES
for people with learning disabilities 2021-2022
Introduction
WELCOME! This brochure tells you about our courses and the centres in which they are available. Please have a look at our learning opportunities and choose which subject would be right for you. Are you a new learner? Please call 0345 603 7635 to book a face to face meeting. Please look at page 5 to find out what you need to bring to this appointment. If you are already on a course with us, your tutor will look at your progress and help you decide on your next steps. Your tutor will approve your course choices so you can enrol. If you do not see your tutor, please call 0345 603 7635 and ask for a supported learning telephone call and a member of staff will call you back. You may be asked to attend an appointment. It is important to us that you feel safe while you are learning. We support your welfare by asking you to complete a form that informs us of your specific needs. This will be done at your appointment or we will update this over the phone. Please make sure you have someone with you, who can help you with this form. Our staff are trained in Safeguarding and Prevent to help make our centres safe places to learn. We provide equal access to our services for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you soon to help you enrol.
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We offer lots of courses to help you be more creative, support you with your health and wellbeing and social skills. We will help you set and achieve individual goals. We have a range of courses designed for all learners including; creative craft, sensory, sports and wellbeing.
Introduction
Aspirational Learning
Some of these courses may help you move into qualification courses or courses within the mainstream curriculum. You will need to pay for these courses.
Vocational programmes of study If you want to work towards voluntary or paid employment you may join one of our Employability programmes of study. These courses may be free if you meet the criteria.
Entry to Employability (3 days per week) Our entry course is for learners working at E1/E2 level and are beginning to look at employability options. In this programme you will take classes in English and maths for work, digital skills for work, looking after myself (to help you to develop your independence, confidence, resilience and grit), and learn important employability skills that will prepare you for work. You will also take part in a class in either drama or sports based activities to support your confidence and self esteem.
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Pathways to Employability (3 days per week) This programme is the next step towards employment and is aimed at our E2/E3 learners. This course allows you to trial different jobs in order to make a more informed choice about the type of work you may like to do. You will take classes in English and maths for work, digital skills for work, vocational studies, looking after myself (to help you to develop your independence, confidence, resilience and grit), as well as another class in either drama or sports based activities to support your confidence and self esteem.
Access to Employability (3.5 days per week) This programme is the final step toward getting a job and is aimed at E3 learners. This course allows you to gain ‘real world’ skills in your chosen vocational area. You will take classes in English and maths, digital skills, looking after myself (to help you to develop your independence, confidence, resilience and grit), chosen vocational area and another class in either drama or sports based activities. You will have an opportunity to work towards Gateway qualifications along with developing your own personal targets which will help you grow as a person. During your course you will be given help and advice to make the next step into employment or voluntary work. This will include talking to other agencies, careers advisors and employers.
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This programme is designed for those who are work ready and enrolment is by referral only. It is a one year programme which will include a vocational studies qualification, bite sized maths and english units, EDSQ qualification or another work based digital skills qualification. ACL will support you to apply for external work experience with a supported transition period before you attend independently.
Introduction
Supported Employment Programme (3 days a week plus external work experience)
Following completion of this programme there will be support to enrol on an inclusive apprenticeship or move into supported employment.
For Further Information: Telephone:
0345 603 7635 Internet:
www.aclessex.com/supported-learning
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Introduction
Things you will need to bring with you to your appointment This information will be used to help you enrol and keep you safe when you are learning with us. Contact details including a second emergency number if available.
Proof of ID and your National Insurance Number.
One Page Profile, Risk Assessments and Care Plans.
Qualification details.
Money, cheque book or debit card to pay for your courses.
Name and phone number of your doctor, in case we need to contact them in an emergency.
Details of any medical conditions and allergies.
Details of any medication you may need to take at college.
If you are working, please bring along your last pay slip as evidence of income.
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Contents
CONTENTS Online Live
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Basildon 12-17 Brentwood 18-23 Chelmsford 24-27 Clacton 28-41 Colchester 42-59 Mercury Theatre
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Harlow 60-63 Maldon 64-65 Witham 66-71 Saffron Walden (coming soon) 72 Outreach Centres Braintree Hanningfield
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Online Live
Online Live These exciting new courses will be delivered online LIVE using Microsoft Teams. In this virtual classroom you will meet your tutor and the other learners on your course. To be able to take part you will need to be able to access Microsoft Teams. If you have not used this before we will be there to help you.
Food Safety You can expect to learn about safe food storage, use by dates and safe practices when cooking and handling food.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
12
FREE
Health and Safety in the Workplace You can expect to learn about safe working practices, protective clothing requirements, how to keep yourself and others safe in the workplace.
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Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
11/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
FREE
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Online Live The Science of Stuff Learn fun facts about science including the solar system, the weather, how our body works, transport and machines.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Gruesome Tales in History Learn fun and sometimes gruesome facts about our history our kings and queens, historical buildings and other major historical events throughout the decades. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
13/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Basildon
BASILDON ACL Basildon Broadmayne, Churchill Avenue, Basildon, SS14 3SG
Parking on-site Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets
I enjoy going to college to see Coral our Tutor and to learn new skills. I have enjoyed the different projects we have created and our trips out. 12
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Basildon
Learn to Love s h t a M d n a h is Engl English Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
30/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Thursday
03/03/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Wednesday
29/09/2021
12.30pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Wednesday
02/03/2022
12.30pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Advanced
Starters
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
29/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Wednesday
02/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Beginners
Intermediate Thursday
30/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Thursday
03/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Basildon
Focus on… Art Develop your skills in art by learning new techniques to create interesting pieces. Play with colour, design and scale. Learn about famous artists and use their work to inspire your own. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
15/09/2021
12.45pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
05/01/2022
12.45pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
20/04/2022
12.45pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Focus on… Creativity Let your creative side go wild in this course. You will have an opportunity to try pottery, art, printing, painting and many other ways to create. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
14/09/2021
12.30pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Tuesday
11/01/2022
12.30pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Tuesday
19/09/2021
12.30pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Focus on… Food Develop your independence in the kitchen by learning how to plan and cook using a microwave oven and other small appliances. Learn about where our food comes from, food safety and hygiene. This course will develop your personal skills, including making choices, solving problems and working in a group.
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Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
17/09/2021
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Friday
07/01/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Friday
22/04/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
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Learn about how to look after our environment and make ecologically sound choices. You will also help to create and maintain an allotment on site, and learn about growing food and flowers. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
15/09/2021
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
05/01/2022
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
20/04/2022
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Basildon
Focus on… Gardening & the Environment
I’m really enjoying my Gardening Course with Alan and have had a lot of fun planting hanging baskets and sowing seeds. Focus on… Keeping Active Learn about different ways of staying fit and healthy through activity. Develop your understanding of your body and ways to stay active through dance and movement. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
17/09/2021
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Friday
07/01/2022
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Friday
22/04/2022
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
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Basildon Focus on… Music and Movement Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, and movement. Improve your musical skills by listening to different types of music and making and playing percussion. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
16/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
06/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
21/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Focus on… Textiles Learn about colour, pattern and design in this fun textiles course. Create eye catching designs on bags and clothing using dyes, bleaches and other ways of creating prints.
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Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
13/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Basildon
Focus on… Wellbeing Develop your focus and mental health skills and learn some gentle yoga techniques along with mindfulness strategies to manage a hectic life. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
17/09/2021
12.45pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
12.45pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
12.45pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Living in a Digital Age Improve your digital skills for life or work and learn the strategies of how to keep safe online.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
14/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Running a Creative Business Learn about working in retail, digital marketing and online selling. You may also have an opportunity to make items to sell on our online shop.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
13/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Brentwood
BRENTWOOD ACL Brentwood Bishops Hill, Rayleigh Road, Brentwood, CM13 1BD
Brentwood Centre
Parking on-site Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets On-site Coffee Bar
I love college and this is the best course ever. I have made lots of new friends and learnt lots of new things. The lessons are fun and we have also had trips out. This was my first year at ACL and everyone was very friendly and kind. I cannot wait to sign up for more courses.
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Brentwood
Learn to Love s h t a M d n a h is Engl English Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
28/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Tuesday
01/03/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths (All Levels) Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
28/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Tuesday
01/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Brentwood
Employability - Café Develop your skills in hospitality and catering and learn how to run a successful café.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
13/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Focus on… Art Develop your skills in art by learning new techniques to create interesting pieces. Play with colour, design and scale. Learn about famous artists and use their work to inspire your own. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
16/09/2021
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Thursday
13/01/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Thursday
21/04/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Focus on… Creativity Let your creative side go wild in this course. You will have an opportunity to try pottery, art, printing, painting and many other ways to create.
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Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
15/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
12/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Focus on… Sport and Leisure Develop your fitness and improve your physical and mental health by taking part in a range of sports and team games. Explore leisure opportunities in the community and learn about ways to stay healthy. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
15/09/2021
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
12/01/2022
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
20/04/2022
9.45am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
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Develop your focus and mental health skills and learn some gentle yoga techniques along with mindfulness strategies to manage a hectic life. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
13/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Brentwood
Focus on… Wellbeing
Running a Creative Business You will learn about working in retail, digital marketing and online selling. You may also have an opportunity to make items to sell on our online shop.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
10/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Sensory Improve community inclusion and social skills. Develop your awareness of people, places and objects. Learners must attend with support. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
13/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Chelmsford
Chelmsford ACL Chelmsford Beeches Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SB
Childcare available Parking on-site Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets
I have really enjoyed my time at the college. The best things about the college are learning many new skills and making new friends. The teachers are really nice and amazing! The on-line chats were nice as I was able to see everyone again. Thank you for helping me.
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Chelmsford
Learn to Love s h t a M d n a h is Engl English Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
30/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Friday
01/10/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Thursday
03/03/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Friday
04/03/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths (All Levels) Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
30/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Thursday
03/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Chelmsford
Focus on… Creativity Let your creative side go wild in this course. You will have an opportunity to try pottery, art, printing, painting and many other ways to create. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
17/09/2021
12.30pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Friday
14/01/2022
12.30pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Friday
22/04/2022
12.30pm
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Focus on… Wellbeing Develop your focus and mental health skills and learn some gentle yoga techniques along with mindfulness strategies to manage a hectic life.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
14/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
11/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Living in a digital age Improve your digital skills for life or work and learn the strategies of how to keep safe online.
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Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
15/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
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Develop your skills for independent living and wellbeing. This will include planning activities, making choices, speaking up for yourself, money and budgeting, keeping healthy and feeling good about yourself. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
15/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
*
Chelmsford
Looking after Myself
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
ReGain (post Stroke or ABI) Develop your independence by taking part in a range of activities. Regain skills in reading, writing and number. Learn new digital skills. This course is for people that have suffered a stroke or brain injury. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
14/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
11/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
I like coming to ACL to learn new skills, people are friendly and helpful, we have fun as we learn.
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Clacton
CLACTON ACL Clacton St. Osyth Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3BN
Pay and display parking Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets Flatbed changing + overhead hoist On-site Café
I like having all the ingredients for the macaroni and cheese prepared before I started cooking I learnt how to use the hob at home. 28
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Clacton
Learn to Love s h t a M d n a h is Engl English Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
28/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Thursday
30/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Tuesday
01/03/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Thursday
03/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
28/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Tuesday
01/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Beginners
Intermediate Thursday
30/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Thursday
03/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Clacton
Art and Craft Develop your art and craft skills whilst improving your community inclusion and social skills. Improve your awareness of colour and shape and experience working with a wide variaty of materials. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Christmas Bakes Learn how to cook seasonal treats and festive favourites, whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
13/12/2021
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Cooking for Independence Increase your independence in the kitchen with this advanced cookery course. Learn how to prepare and cook basic snacks and meals and learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen.
30
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Develop your skills in using fabrics to make art and items. Make good colour choices, while improving your communication and social skills. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
06/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
21/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Clacton
Creative Textiles
Digital Job Searching Intensive Learn how to search for jobs using various digital platforms, you will develop your IT skills and discover news ways to search for that perfect job. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
21/01/22
1pm
2hrs 15mins
5
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Digital Skills for Life Develop your digital skills and apply them in an everyday life based context.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
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Digital Skills for Work Develop your digital skills and apply them in a work based context. This course forms part of the employability programme of study.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Friday
31/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Drama Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, music and movement.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
21/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Easter Bakes Learn how to cook seasonal treats and festive favourites, whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
04/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
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Clacton
Employability Café Develop your skills in hospitality and catering and learn how to run a successful café. A course for those wishing to gain skills for work.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Employability Car Valeting Develop your work skills for the car valeting sector. You will learn about health and safety in the workplace and how to communicate effectively with others. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Employability Construction A course for those wishing to gain skills for work. You will learn about building and construction safety, building and DIY skills and how to communicate effectively with others. This class may also work on small projects around the centre and learn how to keep work areas and equipment clean. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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I am having fun in the health and social care course we have been learning about jobs and health and safety. I now have a voluntary job in a nursery.
Clacton
I like the teachers here at ACL they are funny and kind.
Employability Health And Social Care Develop your work skills for the health and social care sector. You will learn about health and safety in the workplace and how to communicate effectively with others. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Employability Horticulture We support you to gain employment in garden and horticulture. You will learn about health and safety in the garden, how to sow seeds, propagate plants and general garden maintenance. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Clacton
Employability Retail A course for those wishing to gain skills for employment. You will learn about customer care, managing money and how to make and sell goods to the public. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Gentle Exercise Improve your physical and mental health through gentle exercise, movement and games. This course is suitable for people who wish to remain flexible and active. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
21/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Health and Beauty Learn about skin care, make up, clothes, how to be healthy and how to manage doctors and dentist appointments.
36
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
aclessex.com | 0345 603 7635
Clacton
Home Baking Develop your independence in the kitchen by preparing and baking cakes, biscuits, breads and savoury snacks. Learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
The college makes me happy to be there to see all my friends to sit with them and chat with them. I really enjoyed working in the café it is doing me a lot of good learning things I haven’t done before. aclessex.com | 0345 603 7635
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Clacton
Jewellery Making Improve your community inclusion and social skills by using a range of materials to create your own personal jewellery. This course will improve your confidence and develop your personal skills, including working as part of a group. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
19/11/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
£36
Thursday
23/06/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
£36
Looking After Myself Develop your skills for independent living and wellbeing. This will include planning activities, making choices, speaking up for yourself, money and budgeting, keeping healthy and feeling good about yourself. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths And English For Work During this course you will learn basic maths and English for work. This may include CV writing, time keeping, managing money, reading instructions and effective communication. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
*
Friday
24/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
38
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Learn how to interact effectively during an online interview, explore different platforms such as Teams, Zoom and Skype to prepare you for the possibility of an online interview. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
15/10/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
5
*
Clacton
Online Interview Skills Intensive
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Promoting Yourself to an Employer Intensive Learn how to promote yourself effectively when writing a CV, during an interview or meetings with new employers.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
22/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
5
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Sensory Improve community inclusion and social skills. Develop your awareness of people, places and objects. Learners must attend with support.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
aclessex.com | 0345 603 7635
39
Clacton
Summer Mocktails Learn how to create fun and fruity drinks for the summer season, whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
19/07/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Summer Picnics Learn how to cook and prepare picnic treats whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
12/07/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Supported Employment Programme We support you to take the next step into the world of work. It is a one year programme with support to gain employment at the end. Enrolment on this programme is by referral only. Learners are to attend all three days. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Friday
24/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
40
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Learn how to cook seasonal sweets whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
14/02/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Clacton
Valentine Sweets
Vocational Skills Develop your employability skills and try out different vocations. Apply your new skills into specific work contexts.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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41
Colchester
COLCHESTER ACL Colchester Wilson Marriage, Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LR
Parking on-site Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets Childcare available On-site Café
I like college I like learning things; I like computers. I learned about keeping fit and doing exercise with my tutor Lorna. 42
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Colchester
Learn to Love s h t a M d n a h is Engl English Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
27/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Wednesday
29/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Monday
29/02/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Wednesday
02/03/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
27/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Monday
29/02/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Beginners
Intermediate Wednesday
29/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Wednesday
02/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Colchester
Art and Craft Develop your art and craft skills whilst improving your community inclusion and social skills. Improve your awareness of colour and shape and experience working with a wide variaty of materials. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
22/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Christmas Bakes Learn how to cook seasonal treats and festive favourites, whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
13/12/2021
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Cooking for Independence Increase your independence in the kitchen with this advanced cookery course. Learn how to prepare and cook basic snacks and meals and learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen.
44
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/21
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/22
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/22
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Colchester Cooking Healthy Snacks Develop your independence in the kitchen by learning how to prepare health snacks and light meals. Learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Creative Textiles Develop your skills in using fabrics to make art and items. Make good colour choices, while improving your communication and social skills. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
27/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Colchester
Dance Increase your dance and movement skills with this arts based course. Improve your health and fitness through dance, music and movement.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Digital Job Searching Intensive Learn how to search for jobs using various digital platforms, you will develop your IT skills and discover news ways to search for that perfect job. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
17/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Digital Skills for Life Develop your digital skills and apply them in an everyday life based context.
46
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Monday
20/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
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Develop your digital skills and apply them in a work based context. This course forms part of the employability programme of study.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
29/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Friday
31/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Colchester
Digital Skills for Work
Drama Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, music and movement.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Easter Bakes Learn how to cook seasonal treats and festive favourites, whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
04/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
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47
Colchester
Employability Café Develop your skills in hospitality and catering and learn how to run a successful café. A course for those wishing to gain skills for work. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Employability Car Valeting Develop your work skills for the car valeting sector. You will learn about health and safety in the workplace and how to communicate effectively with others. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Employability Construction A course for those wishing to gain skills for work. You will learn about building and construction safety, building and DIY skills and how to communicate effectively with others. This class may also work on small projects around the centre and learn how to keep work areas and equipment clean. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Colchester
Employability Health and Social Care Develop your work skills for the health and social care sector. You will learn about health and safety in the workplace and how to communicate effectively with others. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
I like to learn new things and being creative. ACL is very local for me; I have made new friends here. I enjoy the health and social care course I would come back to Tracy’s classes anytime, I am allowed to bring my sensory toys in class with me which really helps me to concentrate. 50
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We support you to gain employment in garden and horticulture. You will learn about health and safety in the garden, how to sow seeds, propagate plants and general garden maintenance. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Colchester
Employability Horticulture
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Employability Retail A course for those wishing to gain skills for employment. You will learn about customer care, managing money and how to make and sell goods to the public. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Gardening for Independence Improve your independence when working in the garden. Learn how to grow and look after flowers and vegetables. You will also learn about health and safety. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
aclessex.com | 0345 603 7635
51
Colchester
Health and Beauty Learn about skin care, make up, clothes, how to be healthy and how to manage doctors and dentist appointments. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Home Baking Develop your independence in the kitchen by preparing and baking cakes, biscuits, breads and savoury snacks. Learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Looking After Myself Develop your skills for independent living and wellbeing. This will include planning activities, making choices, speaking up for yourself, money and budgeting, keeping healthy and feeling good about yourself. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
52
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During this course you will learn basic maths and English for work. This may include CV writing, time keeping, managing money, reading instructions and effective communication. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
*
Friday
24/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
*
Colchester
Maths And English For Work
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Music and Movement Improve your physical and mental health by listening to different types of music, taking part in singing, movement and percussion.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Online Interview Skills Intensive Learn how to interact effectively during an online interview, explore different platforms such as Teams, Zoom and Skype to prepare you for the possibility of an online interview. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
11/10/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
aclessex.com | 0345 603 7635
53
Colchester
Photography Using An iPad Learn to work with others and create interesting digital images using an iPad. Suitable for beginners. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Pottery Develop your skills of working with clay and learn to use basic pottery and decorating techniques. You will work on individual and group projects and may produce goods to sell. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
24/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Promoting Yourself to an Employer Intensive Learn how to promote yourself effectively when writing a CV, during an interview or meetings with new employers. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
25/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Colchester
Sensory Improve community inclusion and social skills. Develop your awareness of people, places and objects. Learners must attend with support.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
23/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
06/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
06/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
21/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
21/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Sport & Fitness Improve your physical and mental health by taking part in a range of sports and exercises to improve fitness.
56
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
20/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
aclessex.com | 0345 603 7635
Learn how to create fun and fruity drinks for the summer season, whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
19/07/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Colchester
Summer Mocktails
Summer Picnics Learn how to cook and prepare picnic treats whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
12/07/2022
3.30pm
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Supported Employment Programme We support you to take the next step into the world of work. It is a one year programme with support to gain employment at the end. Enrolment on this programme is by referral only. Learners are to attend all three days. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
Friday
24/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
aclessex.com | 0345 603 7635
57
Colchester
Valentine Sweets Learn how to cook seasonal sweets whilst developing your kitchen skills and supporting community inclusion and social skills.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
14/02/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
1
£7.42
Vocational Skills Develop your employability skills and try out different vocations. Apply your new skills into specific work contexts.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Yoga Improve your physical and mental health through yoga learn how to move your body and calm your mind.
58
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Colchester
Mercury TheatRE This course is an advanced drama course where you will be working towards a qualification, learners must be at the correct level to enrol.
Performance Skills Increase your performance and drama skills with this advanced drama course. Improve your independence and communication skills through mime, music and movement. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Harlow
HARLOW ACL Harlow Partridge Road, Harlow, CM18 6TE
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Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets
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I liked volunteering with the site team, I helped with the laptops and moving tables and chairs. I might like a job doing this in the future.
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Harlow
Learn to Love s h t a M d n a h is Engl English Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
27/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Monday
29/02/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Monday
27/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Monday
29/02/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Advanced
Starters
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
27/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
15
*
Monday
29/02/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Beginners
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Harlow
Employability Café Develop your skills in hospitality and catering and learn how to run a successful café. A course for those wishing to gain skills for work.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
16/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Focus on… Creativity Let your creative side go wild in this course. You will have an opportunity to try pottery, art, printing, painting and many other ways to create.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
14/09/2021
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Tuesday
11/01/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Tuesday
19/04/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Focus on… Drama Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, and movement.
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Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
17/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
17/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
14/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
14/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Develop your independence in the kitchen by learning how to plan and cook using a microwave oven and other small appliances. Learn about where our food comes from, food safety and hygiene. This course will develop your personal skills, including making choices, solving problems and working in a group. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
15/09/2021
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
12/01/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Wednesday
20/04/2022
10am
2hrs 30mins
10
£82.50
Harlow
Focus on… Food
Living in a Digital Age Improve your digital skills for life or work and learn strategies of how to keep safe online. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
17/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Friday
17/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Step Towards Work We support you to take the next steps into the world of work. This programme will run for 3 days a week for 14 weeks. Enrolment on this programme is by referral only. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
06/09/2021
10am
5hrs
14
*
Tuesday
07/09/2021
10am
5hrs
14
*
Wednesday
08/09/2021
10am
5hrs
14
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Maldon
MALDON ACL Maldon Carmelite House, White Horse Lane, Maldon, CM9 5FW Pay and display parking Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets Childcare available
I really enjoy making new friends at ACL. We learn new skills, work together and develop new interests.
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Maldon Art and Craft Develop your art and craft skills whilst improving your community inclusion and social skills. Improve your awareness of colour and shape and experience working with a wide variaty of materials. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
25/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
06/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
23/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Drama Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, music and movement.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
25/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
06/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Thursday
23/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Witham
WITHAM ACL Witham Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP
Maltings Academy
Bramston Sports Ground
Parking on-site Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets
I like everything about college, I really like colouring and making crafts. It is nice to get out and meet other people and the Tutor is helpful and explains everything well. 66
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Witham
Learn to Love s h t a M d n a h is Engl English Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
28/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Tuesday
01/03/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Maths (All Levels) Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
28/09/2021
9.45am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
Tuesday
01/03/2022
9.45am
2hrs 15mins
16
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Witham
Art and Craft Develop your art and craft skills whilst improving your community inclusion and social skills. Improve your awareness of colour and shape and experience working with a wide variaty of materials. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Digital Job Searching Intensive Learn how to search for jobs using various digital platforms, you will develop your IT skills and discover news ways to search for that perfect job.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
19/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Digital Skills for Life Develop your digital skills and apply them in an everyday life based context.
68
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
21/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
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Witham
Digital Skills for Work Develop your digital skills and apply them in a work based context. This course forms part of the employability programme of study.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
30/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
FREE
Drama Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, music and movement.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
20/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Employability Horticulture We support you to gain employment in garden and horticulture. You will learn about health and safety in the garden, how to sow seeds, propagate plants and general garden maintenance. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Witham
Gentle Exercise Improve your physical and mental health through gentle exercise, movement and games. This course is suitable for people who wish to remain flexible and active. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Looking After Myself Develop your skills for independent living and wellbeing. This will include planning activities, making choices, speaking up for yourself, money and budgeting, keeping healthy and feeling good about yourself. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Thursday
23/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
Online Interview Skills Intensive Learn how to interact effectively during an online interview, explore different platforms such as Teams, Zoom and Skype to prepare you for the possibility of an online interview.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
13/10/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
70
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Learn how to promote yourself effectively when writing a CV, during an interview or meetings with new employers.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
20/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
5
*
Witham
Promoting Yourself to an Employer Intensive
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
ReGain (post Stroke or ABI) Develop your communication skills and independence by taking part in a range of activities. Regain reading, writing and number skills. This course is for people that have suffered a stroke or brain injury. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
03/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
18/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Vocational Skills Develop your employability skills and try out different vocations. Apply your new skills into specific work contexts.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
5hrs
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Outreach Saffron Walden Centres
Saffron Walden
! N O O S G N I COM Look out for courses in the Autumn. These courses will be advertised locally.
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BRAINTREE Charles Leeks House 7 Coggeshall Rd, Braintree CM7 9DB
Art and Craft Develop your art and craft skills whilst improving your community inclusion and social skills. Improve your awareness of colour and shape and experience working with a wide variaty of materials. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
05/01/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Wednesday
20/04/2022
1pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Looking After Myself Develop your skills for independent living and wellbeing. This will include planning activities, making choices, speaking up for yourself, money and budgeting, keeping healthy and feeling good about yourself. Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Wednesday
22/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
36
*
*This course may be free if you meet the criteria
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Outreach Centres
Hanningfield St Giles East Moor Hall Lane, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8AS
Cooking Healthy Snacks Develop your independence in the kitchen by learning how to prepare health snacks and light meals. Learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen.
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Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Tuesday
21/09/2021
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
04/01/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Tuesday
19/04/2022
10am
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Outreach Centres
Our Leisure Time Develop the skills needed to plan and take part in leisure activities at home and in the community.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Friday
24/09/2021
6pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
07/01/2022
6pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Friday
22/04/2022
6pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Singing Improve your confidence and self expression through singing. Develop skills in singing, mime, music and movement.
Day
Start date
Time
Duration
Weeks
Fee
Monday
20/09/2021
6pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
10/01/2022
6pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
Monday
25/04/2022
6pm
2hrs 15mins
10
£74.25
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Index
INDEX A
F
Art and Craft
30, 44, 65, 68, 73
Focus on… Art Focus on… Creativity
C
14, 20, 26, 62
Christmas Bakes
30, 44
Focus on… Drama
Cooking for Independence
30, 44
Focus on… Food
Cooking Healthy Snacks
45, 74
Creative Textiles
31, 45
Focus on… Gardening & the Environment
15
Focus on… Keeping Active
15
Focus on… Music and Movement
16
Focus on… Sport and Leisure
22 16
D Dance 46 Digital Job Searching Intensive
31, 46, 68
Focus on… Textiles
Digital Skills for Life
31, 46, 68
Focus on… Wellbeing
Digital Skills for Work
33, 47, 69
Food Safety
Drama
33, 47, 65, 69
E 33, 47
Café
20, 34, 48, 62
Car Valeting
34, 48
Construction
34, 48
Health and Social Care
35, 50
Retail
14, 63
17, 23, 26
35, 51, 69
10
G Gentle Exercise Gruesome Tales in History
Employability:
Horticulture
62
Gardening for Independence
Easter Bakes
51 36, 70 11
H Health and Beauty Health and Safety in the Workplace Home Baking
36, 51
English 13, 19, 25, 29, 43, 61, 67
76
14, 20
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Index J
R
Jewellery Making
38
L Living in a Digital Age Looking After Myself
17, 26, 63
27, 38, 52, 70, 73
M Maths
ReGain (post Stroke or ABI)
27, 71
Running a Creative Business
17, 23
S Sensory
23, 39, 56
Singing 75 13, 19, 25, 29, 43, 61, 67
Maths And English For Work
38, 53
Music and Movement
53
O Online Interview Skills Intensive
39, 53, 70
Our Leisure Time
75
P Performance Skills
59
Photography Using An iPad
54
Pottery 54 Promoting Yourself to an Employer Intensive 39, 54, 71
Sport & Fitness
56
Step Towards Work
63
Summer Mocktails
40, 57
Summer Picnics
40, 57
Supported Employment Programme
40, 57
T The Science of Stuff
11
V Valentine Sweets Vocational Skills
41, 58 41, 58, 71
Y Yoga 58
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
My learning TIMETABLE
AM
PM
My learning timetable
Thursday
Friday
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Notes
NOTES
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CONTACT US Supported Learning Team
aclessex.com/supportedlearning 0345 603 7635 twitter.com/aclessex
facebook.com/aclessex
Sharron Howard Supported Learning Curriculum Lead North/Central sharron.howard@essex.gov.uk 03330 139217 Claire Arkwright Supported Learning Curriculum Lead South/West claire.arkwright@essex.gov.uk 03330 321230
This information is issued by: Essex County Council Adult Community Learning (ACL) The information contained in this document can be translated, and/or made available in alternative formats, on request.
Published June 2021
