Training and Consultancy

ACE is one of the country's leading organisations offering training and consultancy on a wide range of education issues

We have extensive experience in the education field and our frequent contact with parents and carers as well as education professionals means that our training is evidence based. Our training is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes in education law and guidance and our trainers are experienced, knowledgeable and committed professionals.

We offer three core types of training:

Training Seminars

ACE runs a seminar programme of approximately 6 seminars a term. We train in London and cities nationally. Our Seminar programme includes a full/half day of training and a comprehensive training manual for delegates.

We cover a range of topics such as:

- School Admissions & Admission Appeals

- School Exclusions & Exclusion Reviews

- Special Educational Needs and Disability

- The role of the SEN expert at IRP

For more detail and to see dates for our Seminar programme

Tailored Training

We can create bespoke training courses tailored to suit your specific needs. We can include local information and issues to make the training more relevant to you. We deliver the training at your location at a time convenient to you.

For more detail see Tailored Training

Education 'Step-by-Step' Training for advisors and community advocates

This training package consists of our comprehensive 'Education Step-by-Step' advisors manual and a full day's training on how to use it, together with free updates for the first year. The manual provides advisors with legally accurate information on the main areas of education law and guidance in which problems can arise. Written in a straightforward accessible style, the manual remains an invaluable up-to-date resource for those giving advice to parents and young people or advocating on their behalf.

For further details see ACE Edcuation Step by Step package

Who should attend ACE training?

• Appeal panel and Review panel members
• Local Authority staff
• School staff and school governors
• Clerks
• Advisers/Lawyers
• Social workers
• Those who advise or work with parents/carers and young people at school
• Those who want to know about education law

All courses have CPD accreditation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Our reputation is excellent

• "I will definitely book ACE training again"
• "Trainer's knowledge was excellent"

Training Enquiries

For all enquiries about training please contact us on 020 8888 3377 or email training@ace-ed.org.uk

Training Vouchers

You can now purchase ACE training vouchers, redeemable against all ACE training and consultancy services with the exception of Education Step by Step annual updates. Contact us on 020 8888 3377 or email training@ace-ed.org.uk for further details.

Training Packs

Our comprehensive training packs can be bought separately for those unable to attend a course. Contact us on 020 8888 3377 or email training@ace-ed.org.uk for further details.

Mailing List

If you would like to keep up to date with news of our training schedule please email training@ace-ed.org.uk with your contact details