To create the home of learning where everyone achieves their full potential.

Southend Adult Community College (SACC) is Southend-on-Sea City Council’s provider of education and training for young people (16–19), adults aged 19+, and learners with SEND. Each year, we support over 2,000 learners through inclusive, high-quality programmes that build skills, boost confidence, and support progression into further learning, work, or independent living.

From part-time Community Learning courses that support wellbeing and personal growth, to Family Learning and Community Outreach across the borough, we make learning accessible and relevant to people at every stage of life.

We offer a wide range of accredited courses, including English, maths, digital skills (ICT), ESOL, employability, and industry-recognised vocational qualifications. For young people aged 16+, our full-time Pathways Programme provides hands-on, career-focused learning.

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🎄 Step into the festive season with our Christmas Wreathmaking Workshop! ✂️✨ Get creative this Christmas and design your very own personalised natural wreath! Guided by our expert tutor, you’ll handcraft a stunning door wreath using a lush mix of moss, spruce, fir, ivy, eucalyptus, pinecones, and dried orange slices – perfect for adding that magical touch to your home this winter. 📅 Date: Saturday 6th December 🕤 Time: 9:30am – 11:30am 📍 Location: Southend Adult Community College 💷 Cost: £55 No experience needed – we’ll provide all materials and plenty of step-by-step guidance to help your creation come to life. Plus, enjoy a hot drink and a festive mince pie as part of your course! ☕🥧 🎁 Limited spaces available – book early to secure your spot! 👉 Enrol Now: https://bit.ly/4hw4uL0 #WreathMaking #ChristmasWorkshop #FestiveFun #HandmadeChristmas #SouthendAdultCommunityCollege

🎃✨ Our Skills for Independent Living learners have been getting seriously spooky today! 👻 With half term just around the corner, they’ve been showing off their creativity by carving some incredible pumpkins – from cute and quirky to wonderfully creepy! 🕸️🕷️ We’re so proud of their fang-tastic efforts – the Halloween spirit is well and truly alive! 💀🧡 #Halloween #spookyseason #halftermfun #education #fun #LearningIsFun #independence

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🎧 We’re on air! 🎙️ Tune in to Digital City Radio every Wednesday from 12–1pm to catch SACC’s 16–19 Pathways students hosting their very own radio show – The Student Takeover! We’ve teamed up with Southend’s station famed for urban and dance anthems, giving our young people an amazing chance to have their voices heard across Essex. 🌟 Students from Southchurch and Belfairs campuses meet regularly at our radio club to write and record their DJ links and features – who knows, we might just have a future radio star in the making! 🔥 📻 Listen live on DAB, the Digital City Radio app, or FM stereo, and if you miss it, you can catch up for a week after the show airs. 🙌 Huge thanks and a big shout out to our friends at Digital City Radio for giving us this incredible opportunity! 👉 Tune in and found out more: Website: https://www.digitalcityradio.com/ Instagram: @digitalcityradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/523418978129406/ #StudentTakeover #DigitalCityRadio #SouthendCollege #PathwaysProgramme #RadioStarsOfTheFuture

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Join us on Sunday 30th November 2025 for a cosy, creative festive market packed with beautiful handmade gifts, local talent, and an amazing hot food vendor serving up delicious festive dishes! 🍔🎁 It’s the perfect chance to shop small, support local makers, and soak up some festive cheer - all with free entry and free parking at Southend Adult Community College! 💫 Interested in coming along? Hit “Going” or “Interested” on our event page so you don’t miss any sneak peeks of our talented vendors and festive surprises! If you’d love to sell your handmade creations, we’d love to have you! 💕 🌟 Tables are just £20, and everything you make, you keep - it’s your day to shine and share your work with our wonderful community. 📩 Apply here to become a vendor: https://form.jotform.com/242663669963372 Let’s make this the most magical handmade Christmas yet! ❤️🎅

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❄️ Find your calm this winter with our FREE Ways 2 Wellbeing courses! ❄️ Feeling the winter blues? It’s the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and focus on you. 💙 Our Ways 2 Wellbeing courses are designed to lift your mood, boost your confidence, and help you discover new ways to relax and reconnect. From mindful art and gentle yoga to confidence-building and stress management - there’s something for everyone. 🌿✨ No pressure, no experience needed - just a friendly, supportive space to unwind and grow. 👉 Explore what’s on and book your free place today: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/ways-2-wellbeing #wellbeing #wellbeingday #wellbeingatwork #WellbeingForAll #wellbeingmatters #wellbeingjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthday #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealthSupport

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🎄✨ I Am Handmade Creative Market – Christmas Special! ✨🎄 We’re so excited to announce that I Am Handmade Creative Market is back — and this year, it’s going to be extra magical! 📅 Date: Sunday 30th November 2025 📍 Venue: Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, SS1 2UP 🚗 Free parking is available in our car park on site! Join us for our festive edition of the much-loved handmade market — a celebration of creativity, originality, and community spirit. Whether you’re a maker, baker, artist, designer, crafter, or creator, this is your chance to showcase and sell your work directly to the wonderful people attending the event. You don’t have to sell Christmas-themed items — just bring your creativity, your passion, and your unique handmade goods. ✨Stalls are £20 per table, and spaces are limited — so be sure to book early to secure your spot! If you’re not a vendor, but love to support local talent, come on down for free and explore the marvellous creations on offer! It’s the perfect chance to discover unique gifts, meet local makers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Expect a cosy, Christmassy day filled with local talent, unique finds, and perfect gifts (for loved ones or yourself!). 💫 Vendor spots are limited — secure yours below! 👉 https://form.jotform.com/242663669963372

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🎓✨ Shape Your Career with Our Vocational Studies Open Evening! ✨🎓 Looking to kickstart your career or boost your professional development? Our Vocational Studies Open Evening is your chance to discover the wide range of courses available at Southend Adult Community College. 📍 Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, SS1 2UP 📅 Tuesday 4th November, 5pm–7pm Explore hands-on courses designed to prepare you for your next step, including: Teaching & Education 📚 Health & Social Care 🩺 Childcare 👶 …and more! 💡 Meet our friendly tutors, tour the facilities, and find out how our courses can help you progress. 🎟️ Ready to explore your future? Book your place for our Open Evenings here: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/open-days-and-evenings/ #VocationalStudies #OpenEvening #SouthendCollege #FutureStartsHere #Teaching #HealthAndSocialCare #CustomerService #AdultLearning

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🎓✨ Your Future Starts Here – Join Our Pathways Programme Open Evenings! ✨🎓 If you’re aged 16-19 and ready to take the next step after school, our Pathways Programme is built to support you - especially if you’ve faced barriers. With small classes, a dedicated teacher, and core English & Maths included, we’ll help you grow in confidence and skills. 📍 Southchurch Centre - Tuesday 4th November, 5pm–7pm Explore a wide range of practical, career-focused courses such as: Catering 🍳 Sport 🏃‍♂️ Health & Social Care 🩺 Art & Design 🎨 Construction 🏗️ …and more! 📍 The Digital Academy (Belfairs Campus) – Tuesday 11th November, 5pm–7pm Dive into creative, tech-forward courses including: Creative Media 🎥 Digital & IT Skills 💻 …and more! 💡 Join us to meet tutors, tour facilities, and hear from current learners. Whether you aim for university, an apprenticeship, or jump straight into work — our Pathways Programme gives you the base to get there. 🎟️ Ready to explore your future? Book your place for our Open Evenings here: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/open-days-and-evenings/ #PathwaysProgramme #OpenEvening #SouthendCollege #FutureStartsHere #CreativeMedia #DigitalSkills #Catering #Construction #HealthAndSocialCare #ArtAndDesign #Sport

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🤟 Discover the Power of Sign – Level 1 BSL Starts This October! 💬 We’re excited to launch our Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) course, accredited by Signature — a unique opportunity to expand your language skills, connect with others in a meaningful way, and become part of a more inclusive world. Empower yourself to communicate, connect, and create change. ✨ Over 30 weeks, you’ll build confidence in communicating through BSL — opening doors to new opportunities, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of the Deaf community. 📅 Starts: Tuesday 21st October 2025 🕖 Time: 19:00 – 21:00 💷 Course Fee: £450 🏆 Accredited by Signature 💡 Instalment plans are available — contact our Learner Services Team on 📞 01702 445700 for more details. 🔗 Enrol now: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/signature-level-1-award-in-british-sign-language/ 💬 Communication beyond words — start your BSL journey today! #BSL #britishsignlanguage #signature #languagelearning #learnsomethingnew #LanguageSkills

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💛 A Huge Thank You 💛 We want to say a heartfelt thank you to a very kind lady for donating this gorgeous sofa to our new Pastoral Room. Our learners, including Maisie and David pictured here, are already enjoying this cosy new addition — helping us create a welcoming, supportive space for everyone. Your generosity truly makes a difference. 💫 If you’d like to support our project by donating any soft furnishings or comfy seating, please get in touch: 📧 SACC@southend-adult.ac.uk Together, we’re building spaces where our young people can feel safe, supported, and at home. 🛋️💛

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✨ We Need Your Help! ✨ We are creating a welcoming new Pastoral Room and improving our TDA social spaces for learners — and we would love your support. If you have any spare items in good condition, such as sofas, chairs, beanbags, small tables, or other soft furnishings, we would be so grateful for your donations. To donate, please contact: SACC@southend-adult.ac.uk Together, we can make these spaces warm, supportive, and inviting for all our learners. #donations #donationshelp #donationsneeded #donationsmatter #education #educational #educationforall #educationmatters

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🎉 WIN a FREE Community Learning Course! 🎉 We’re celebrating 31 YEARS of Community Learning and want YOU to join the party! 🥳 ✨ The winner will receive a FREE Community Learning course of their choice ✨ PLUS they can gift 50% off to a friend or family member 💙 How to enter: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Follow our page 3️⃣ Share this post 📅 Winner announced Friday 19th September — just in time for our new courses to begin! Let’s celebrate 31 years of inspiring, creating, and learning together 🚀 💙 Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far — here’s to the next chapter! 👉 Full Terms & Conditions: https://form.jotform.com/252533641438356 #CommunityLearning #LearnTogether #southend #southendonsea #southendessex #southendliving #FREE #giveaway #giveaways #giveawayuk #giveawaytime #education #educational

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🎄 Step into the festive season with our Christmas Wreathmaking Workshop! ✂️✨
Get creative this Christmas and design your very own personalised natural wreath! Guided by our expert tutor, you’ll handcraft a stunning door wreath using a lush mix of moss, spruce, fir, ivy, eucalyptus, pinecones, and dried orange slices – perfect for adding that magical touch to your home this winter.
📅 Date: Saturday 6th December
🕤 Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 Location: Southend Adult Community College
💷 Cost: £55
No experience needed – we’ll provide all materials and plenty of step-by-step guidance to help your creation come to life. Plus, enjoy a hot drink and a festive mince pie as part of your course! ☕🥧
🎁 Limited spaces available – book early to secure your spot!
👉 Enrol Now: https://bit.ly/4hw4uL0
#WreathMaking #ChristmasWorkshop #FestiveFun #HandmadeChristmas #SouthendAdultCommunityCollege
🎃✨ Our Skills for Independent Living learners have been getting seriously spooky today! 👻
With half term just around the corner, they’ve been showing off their creativity by carving some incredible pumpkins – from cute and quirky to wonderfully creepy! 🕸️🕷️
We’re so proud of their fang-tastic efforts – the Halloween spirit is well and truly alive! 💀🧡
#Halloween #spookyseason #halftermfun #education #fun #LearningIsFun #independence
🎧 We’re on air! 🎙️
Tune in to Digital City Radio every Wednesday from 12–1pm to catch SACC’s 16–19 Pathways students hosting their very own radio show – The Student Takeover!
We’ve teamed up with Southend’s station famed for urban and dance anthems, giving our young people an amazing chance to have their voices heard across Essex. 🌟
Students from Southchurch and Belfairs campuses meet regularly at our radio club to write and record their DJ links and features – who knows, we might just have a future radio star in the making! 🔥
📻 Listen live on DAB, the Digital City Radio app, or FM stereo, and if you miss it, you can catch up for a week after the show airs.
🙌 Huge thanks and a big shout out to our friends at Digital City Radio for giving us this incredible opportunity!
👉 Tune in and found out more:
Website: https://www.digitalcityradio.com/
Instagram: @digitalcityradio 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/523418978129406/
#StudentTakeover #DigitalCityRadio #SouthendCollege #PathwaysProgramme #RadioStarsOfTheFuture
❄️ Find your calm this winter with our FREE Ways 2 Wellbeing courses! ❄️
Feeling the winter blues? It’s the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and focus on you. 💙
Our Ways 2 Wellbeing courses are designed to lift your mood, boost your confidence, and help you discover new ways to relax and reconnect. From mindful art and gentle yoga to confidence-building and stress management - there’s something for everyone. 🌿✨
No pressure, no experience needed - just a friendly, supportive space to unwind and grow.
👉 Explore what’s on and book your free place today: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/ways-2-wellbeing
#wellbeing #wellbeingday #wellbeingatwork #WellbeingForAll #wellbeingmatters #wellbeingjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthday #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealthSupport
🎄✨ I Am Handmade Creative Market – Christmas Special! ✨🎄
We’re so excited to announce that I Am Handmade Creative Market is back — and this year, it’s going to be extra magical!
📅 Date: Sunday 30th November 2025
📍 Venue: Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, SS1 2UP
🚗 Free parking is available in our car park on site!
Join us for our festive edition of the much-loved handmade market — a celebration of creativity, originality, and community spirit.
Whether you’re a maker, baker, artist, designer, crafter, or creator, this is your chance to showcase and sell your work directly to the wonderful people attending the event. You don’t have to sell Christmas-themed items — just bring your creativity, your passion, and your unique handmade goods.
✨Stalls are £20 per table, and spaces are limited — so be sure to book early to secure your spot!
If you’re not a vendor, but love to support local talent, come on down for free and explore the marvellous creations on offer! It’s the perfect chance to discover unique gifts, meet local makers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Expect a cosy, Christmassy day filled with local talent, unique finds, and perfect gifts (for loved ones or yourself!).
💫 Vendor spots are limited — secure yours below!
👉 https://form.jotform.com/242663669963372
🎓✨ Shape Your Career with Our Vocational Studies Open Evening! ✨🎓
Looking to kickstart your career or boost your professional development? Our Vocational Studies Open Evening is your chance to discover the wide range of courses available at Southend Adult Community College.
📍 Southend Adult Community College, Ambleside Drive, SS1 2UP
📅 Tuesday 4th November, 5pm–7pm
Explore hands-on courses designed to prepare you for your next step, including:
Teaching & Education 📚
Health & Social Care 🩺
Childcare 👶
Customer Service 💼
…and more!
💡 Meet our friendly tutors, tour the facilities, and find out how our courses can help you progress.
🎟️ Ready to explore your future? Book your place for our Open Evenings here: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/open-days-and-evenings/
#VocationalStudies #OpenEvening #SouthendCollege #FutureStartsHere #Teaching #HealthAndSocialCare #CustomerService #AdultLearning
🎓✨ Your Future Starts Here – Join Our Pathways Programme Open Evenings! ✨🎓
If you’re aged 16-19 and ready to take the next step after school, our Pathways Programme is built to support you - especially if you’ve faced barriers. With small classes, a dedicated teacher, and core English & Maths included, we’ll help you grow in confidence and skills.
📍 Southchurch Centre - Tuesday 4th November, 5pm–7pm
Explore a wide range of practical, career-focused courses such as:
Catering 🍳
Sport 🏃‍♂️
Health & Social Care 🩺
Art & Design 🎨
Construction 🏗️
…and more!
📍 The Digital Academy (Belfairs Campus) – Tuesday 11th November, 5pm–7pm
Dive into creative, tech-forward courses including:
Creative Media 🎥
Digital & IT Skills 💻
…and more!
💡 Join us to meet tutors, tour facilities, and hear from current learners. Whether you aim for university, an apprenticeship, or jump straight into work — our Pathways Programme gives you the base to get there.
🎟️ Ready to explore your future? Book your place for our Open Evenings here: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/open-days-and-evenings/
#PathwaysProgramme #OpenEvening #SouthendCollege #FutureStartsHere #CreativeMedia #DigitalSkills #Catering #Construction #HealthAndSocialCare #ArtAndDesign #Sport
🤟 Discover the Power of Sign – Level 1 BSL Starts This October!
💬 We’re excited to launch our Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) course, accredited by Signature — a unique opportunity to expand your language skills, connect with others in a meaningful way, and become part of a more inclusive world. Empower yourself to communicate, connect, and create change.
✨ Over 30 weeks, you’ll build confidence in communicating through BSL — opening doors to new opportunities, meaningful connections, and a deeper understanding of the Deaf community.
📅 Starts: Tuesday 21st October 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00 – 21:00
💷 Course Fee: £450
🏆 Accredited by Signature
💡 Instalment plans are available — contact our Learner Services Team on 📞 01702 445700 for more details.
🔗 Enrol now: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/signature-level-1-award-in-british-sign-language/
💬 Communication beyond words — start your BSL journey today!
#BSL #britishsignlanguage #signature #languagelearning #learnsomethingnew #LanguageSkills
✨ We Need Your Help! ✨
We are creating a welcoming new Pastoral Room and improving our TDA social spaces for learners — and we would love your support.
If you have any spare items in good condition, such as sofas, chairs, beanbags, small tables, or other soft furnishings, we would be so grateful for your donations.
To donate, please contact: SACC@southend-adult.ac.uk
Together, we can make these spaces warm, supportive, and inviting for all our learners.
#donations #donationshelp #donationsneeded #donationsmatter #education #educational #educationforall #educationmatters
🎉 WIN a FREE Community Learning Course! 🎉
We’re celebrating 31 YEARS of Community Learning and want YOU to join the party! 🥳
✨ The winner will receive a FREE Community Learning course of their choice
✨ PLUS they can gift 50% off to a friend or family member 💙
How to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow our page
3️⃣ Share this post
📅 Winner announced Friday 19th September — just in time for our new courses to begin!
Let’s celebrate 31 years of inspiring, creating, and learning together 🚀
💙 Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far — here’s to the next chapter!
👉 Full Terms & Conditions: https://form.jotform.com/252533641438356
#CommunityLearning #LearnTogether #southend #southendonsea #southendessex #southendliving #FREE #giveaway #giveaways #giveawayuk #giveawaytime #education #educational
✨ Turn your passion into a profession ✨
Teaching is more than just a career — it’s the foundation that inspires every other profession. Whether you want to support young learners in the classroom, help shape the next generation, or build your own confidence and skills, our Accredited Teaching Qualifications are the perfect place to start.
With nationally recognised qualifications, you’ll gain both the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to succeed.
📚 Our teaching courses include:
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant)
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
🌟 “Teaching is the one qualification that creates all other professions.” 🌟
If you’re ready to inspire, guide and make a real difference, this is your chance.
👉 Swipe to discover our full range of courses and take the first step towards your teaching career today.
🔗 Find out more & apply here: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/courses/
#teaching #TeachingJobs #teachingideas #teachingchildren #teachingassistant #southend #southendonsea #college #collegelife #cpd
📣 New Accredited BSL Course
We’re excited to announce our Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) course, accredited by Signature.
✨ This is a 30-week (year-long) programme designed to help you build confidence in communicating through BSL, opening up opportunities for personal growth, career development, and stronger connections within the Deaf community.
📅 Starts Thursday 25th September 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00 – 21:00
💷 Course Fee: £450
🏆 Accredited with Signature
💡 Instalment plans are available — please contact our Learner Services Team on 01702 445700 for more information.
🔗 Find out more & enrol here: https://southend-adult.ac.uk/signature-level-1-award-in-british-sign-language/
💬 Communication goes beyond words — start your journey today!
#BSL #bsl #bslsigns #britishsignlanguage #britishsignlanguage #signature #learning #learningisfun #learnsomethingnew #language #languagelearning #languagestudy #languagelover #LanguageSkills

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