Welcome to
ALD Academy

Hair, Beauty & Barbering Training Academy

about ALD Academy

Julia Allen, Julie Douglas & Paula Lowes established ALD in 2004 and have worked closely with the local councils, schools, students and local communities. ALD has a fully functioning hair, beauty and baring salon/academy offering free/funded training as well as bespoke training for pre 16 Alternative provision, FREE 16-19 Study Programme, 19+ Adult Learning, Online Training, Summer club activity training as well as bespoke programmes. All staff have over 30 years experience in teaching and their vocational area and fully support all students. VTCT & ABT accredited courses are available on completion of the courses.

16-19 years – FREE Training in Hair & Beauty or Barbering

There are no Maths or English entry requirements to join us & No salon placement needs to be in place before joining. We will help source placements.

Full Time or part time education in a chosen vocation. (list below)
Bursary may apply depending on eligibility
VTCT Fully recognised certifications
Small friendly groups that are welcoming for all students
All products and equipment provided
Bursary and travel expenses may apply

Hairdressing

Barber Training

Beauty Therapy

Students will work towards units such as, skin care/facials, face painting including festival painting, manicure, head massage, photographic make-up, create a hair and beauty image, make-up and more! Enrichment of Eyelash extensions and Nail extensions.

Nail technology/extensions

Students will attend to work towards units of nail art, provide and maintain nail enhancement/extensions, provide manicure treatments, client care and health & safety.

Eyelash extensions

Students will attend and work towards units of eyelash enhancements/extensions and eye treatments

Pre 16 Alternative Education in Hair & Beauty Or Barbering

1 to 3 days per week (9.30am to 2.30pm) are available for our Alternative Provision programme.

Students can attend for experience or can work towards a VTCT level 1 award or Certificate in the Introduction to the hair & beauty sector.

Small groups

19+ Adult Learning

*Funded/FREE (Subject to eligibility).
These will be 1 session per week courses. Days & times are not yet set.

  • L1, L2, L3 Hairdressing 1 session per week
  • L1, L2, L3 Barbering 1 session per week
  • L1, L2 & L3 Nail Technology/Nail Extensions
  • L1, L2, L3 Beauty Therapy
  • L2 Cosmetic Make-up
  • L2, L3 Classic Eyelash Extensions
  • L2 Refresher Cutting in women’s hair
  • L2 Refresher Cutting men’s hair
  • L2 Refresher Colouring
  • Body massage and more…

NEW Online Training!

*Funding may apply for the following courses (Subject to eligibility)
ALD attendance certificates awarded on completion
Short courses (approx 10 hours)

  • Skin fading
  • Body Massage
  • Nail Extensions
  • Waxing
  • Bouncy Blow dry hair
  • Colouring Hair
  • Nail extensions
  • and more…

Clients are welcome!

We offer FREE barber cuts with our students

We also offer reduced priced hairdressing appointments for clients booking in with our students

cardio

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

yoga

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

weights

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

zumba

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

aerobics

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

meditation

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

flexibility

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

strength

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

toning

0600 – 0700 Hours
Monday

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