Supported Learning Brochure 2021-22

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.

10

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.

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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.

16

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.

26

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.

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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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Clacton

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Parking on-site

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Wheelchair accessible Accessible toilets

TO A1169

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.

62

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.

64

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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.

74

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

Symbols designed and produced by the Learning Disabilities Speech and Language Therapy Department, Anglian Community Enterprise (CIC)

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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