Supported Learning Brochure 2024

Adult learning

Supported learning COURSES FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND/OR AUTISm

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welcome Our supported learning courses have been created specifically for those with learning disabilities and/or autism. We have a huge range of courses, so there is going to be something perfect for you!

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ACL Basildon

Broadmayne, Churchill Avenue, Basildon, SS14 3SG

ACL Harlow

The Library and Adult Community Learning Centre, The High, Harlow, CM20 1HA

ACL Maldon

Carmelite House, White Horse Lane, Maldon, CM9 5FW

Colchester Centre Witham Centre

Maltings Academy

Clacton Centre

Bramston Sports Ground

ACL Colchester

Wilson Marriage, Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LR

ACL Witham

Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP

Brentwood Centre

Bishops Hill, Rayleigh Road, Brentwood, CM13 1BD

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St. Osyth Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3BN

Community Centres

Chelmsford Centre

ACL Brentwood

ACL Clacton

ACL Chelmsford

Beeches Close, Chelmsford, CM1 2SB

Frinton Community Association Soken House/Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU Manningtree Venture Centre Bromley Rd, Lawford, Manningtree CO11 2JE Harwich 1912 Centre Cow Ln, Harwich CO12 3ER

community learning engaging and/or building confidence jewellery making Improve your fine motor 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.

Our Community This is a course for those who would like to learn about what is going on in their local community, and where to go for support and advice.

sensory Improve community inclusion, communication and social skills.

Develop your awareness of people, places and objects. You must attend with support.

singing Improve your confidence and self-expression through singing.

Develop skills in singing, mime, music and movement.

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Pottery Improve your physical and mental health by working with clay. Learn to use different pottery and decorating techniques.

Recycled Crafts Love to recycle? Have some bits laying around at home that you can’t bear to part with? Come along to our upcycling sessions and learn how to make new from old.

Our Leisure Time Develop the skills needed to plan and take part in leisure activities at home and in the community.

Preparation for further learning 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 variety of materials.

Drama Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, music and movement.

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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.

Upcycled Textiles Develop your skills in using recycled fabrics to create pieces of art and items such as bags, pillows and clothes. This course will also help to improving your communication and social skills.

Dance Improve your physical and mental health by taking part in a range of dance and movement to improve fitness.

3D Art Improve your physical and mental health by working with modelling materials including air drying clay, mod roc and other art materials.

meet a learner I like the cookery class it is helping me for when I get my own place. I am working with ECL looking for a job, I could work in a kitchen.

tom

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Health and wellbeing Gardening for Wellbeing Improve your mental and physical wellbeing when working in the garden. Learn how to grow and look after flowers and vegetables.

Learn about basic health and safety.

Cooking for Health Develop your independence in the kitchen by learning how to prepare healthy snacks and light meals. Learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen.

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.

Health and Beauty Learn about skin care, make up, clothes, how to be healthy and how to manage doctors and dentist appointments

Music and Movement Improve your physical and mental health by listening to different types of music, taking part in singing, movement and percussion.

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Sport and Fitness Develop your fitness and improve your physical and mental health by taking part in a range of sports and team games.

Yoga /Mindfulness Develop your focus and mental health skills and learn some gentle yoga techniques along with mindfulness strategies to manage a hectic life.

Cooking for independence Develop your independence in the kitchen by learning how to prepare healthy snacks and light meals. Learn basic health and safety rules for the kitchen.

Developing stronger communities Our Community This is a course for those who would like to learn about what is going on in their local community and where to go for support and advice.

Our Leisure Time Develop the skills needed to plan and take part in leisure activities at home and in the community.

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Music, Movement and Drama Develop your personal skills, self-confidence and ability to work in a team through drama, mime, and movement.

accredited courses Improving essential skills digital This course is for those who would like to extend their digital skills for life or work and learn strategies of how to keep safe online.

english Develop skills in reading, writing and communication. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification.

Maths Develop your skills in numeracy for everyday life and work. You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification.

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health and wellbeing independent living skills Develop your independent living skills with this course. Learn skills including looking after yourself and your home, speaking up for yourself, money and budgeting, staying safe on the internet and feeling good about yourself.

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.

personal growth Develop the skills to enable you to grow into a strong and resilient individual. You will learn how to manage your stress, develop resilience, and learn about positive relationships including friendships and sexual relationships.

meet a learner Coming to ACL gave me the confidence to do my job. I will have been a Lollipop Lady for a year this April. The best bit is seeing the children and parents, I really get on well with the children. They like to ‘hi 5’ me every day.

sue

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Preparation for Employment Hospitality and Catering This course is for those who would like to gain employment in hospitality and catering. You will learn about food safety, kitchen hygiene and how to effectively communicate with customers. You will learn how to serve drinks and snacks to the public, manage money and keep cooking and serving areas clean.

Horticulture and Conservation This course is for those who would like to gain employment in a garden or horticulture environment. You will learn about health and safety in the garden, how to sow seeds, propagate plants and general garden maintenance.

Retail This course is for those who would like to gain employment in retail. You will learn about customer care, managing money, stock purchase and rotation as well as health and safety in the workplace.

Animal Care You will learn basic animal care including: exercising, grooming, feeding and cleaning out living spaces.

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Construction This course is for those who would like to gain employment in construction. 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.

Health and Social Care This course is for those who would like to gain employment in health and social care. You will learn about health and safety, caring for the young and elderly, communication skills and how to work as part of a team.

partnership working ive employment us cl in l c e h wit For adults with learning disabilities and Autism with ambitions of gaining paid work, the Inclusive Employment programme will enhance the opportunities available to you; by identifying possible employers, developing CVs, arranging and mediating interviews, offering skills development, work experience and on-the-job coaching.

ACL works closely with ECL teams in both day services and inclusive employment to

support customers to fill skills gaps and reach their full potential.

ACL currently offers classes on outreach in a number of ECL day services centres.

These opportunities enable customers to try new things, learn new skills and gain qualifications to support them to make the move into the inclusive employment programme.

Learners on ACL vocational, work-based

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This is implemented by learners enrolling on a transition year, where learners can continue with ACL to fill skills gaps but also work with an ECL Job coach to help them to find employment.

This has been highly successful with a number of really positive cases where learners have progressed from ACL courses into paid employment.

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The tutors (Esme/Laura) have been amazing in building a rapport with customers which enables them to deliver learning in a person centred manner. I would say that ECL Saffron are very much looking forward to all future courses and THANKYOU.

diane

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courses can be referred onto the ECL inclusive employment team when ready to make the next step into the world of work.

ECL Team Leader

meet a learner I help out in a few different classes. Being a helper has helped me gain some skills and I love helping out, I will do my best to continue helping.

I’ve also taken lots of supported learning courses including maths and English, the supported employment programme and health and social care. I love everything about ACL.

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meet some of our tutors I enjoy sharing my experience of teaching Art/

Crafts with Supported Learners and sharing my interests and passions with them, to inspire their work.

Learners should join my classes to find out about all different types of art and craft and experience new techniques and media and to be introduced to exciting new artists.

I love meeting new learners and getting to know them. I enjoy seeing their individual artwork and noticing how they progress and gain confidence.

charmaine Hi, my name is Liasha, I love teaching at ACL because it allows me to make a change in others’ lives and support my learners to meet their full potential. The best part of my job is seeing my learners smile. I teach Art, Sport, and other qualification courses.

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Hi, my name is Si! I am a cookery tutor at ACL. My classes prepare food to be sold on the café.

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Hi, I’m Janet, I am a jewellery making tutor here at ACL and enjoy creating unique pieces with my amazing students.

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meet a learner Hello, I’m Abiodun! I keep busy at ACL; I work hard helping in the kitchen.

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contact us Supported Learning Team

aclessex.com/supported-learning 0345 603 7635 ACLEssex

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Sharron Howard

Claire Arkwright

Supported Learning Curriculum Lead (North/Central)

Supported Learning Curriculum Lead (South/West)

03330 139217

@ sharron.howard@essex.gov.uk

03330 321230

@ claire.arkwright@essex.gov.uk

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.

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