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ACE is a registered charity which helps parents support their children in school. They publish many books and information sheets. The publications aim to cut through educational jargon to help parents understand the school system but many professionals also use the publications.
ACE Handbooks
Guides for parents
ACE Special Education Handbook
What
did you do at school today? understanding your child at primary school
Today's Education Services - a user's guide
Home Education Pack
Schools
Under Threat
School Choice and Appeals
Guides for Schools
Children's Voices in School Matters
Planning Your School Prospectus
Education A - Z
Bangladeshi Parents and
Education in Tower Hamlets
Home School Policies - a practical guide
Guides for Governors
ACE Governors' Handbook
How Schools
Work - a really simple guide for governors and parents
Governors Are People
Like You - how to be an effective school governor
Summaries of the Law
1993 Education Act Summary
1988
Education Reform Act Summary
Education Act 1980
Children Act and
Education
A full list of ACE Guides is avaialable from ACE on request.
The ACE Bulletin is a bi-monthly magazine which reflects the parents' perspective on education issues. Contains new features, guidelines for governors and information supplements. The regular Digest pages give a comprehensive review of all the latest books, pamphlets, journals and Ombudsman reports on education. (Subscription £20 - UK)
ACE helps take parents through the procedures step-by-step whether they are appealing for a school place, trying to get extra help for their child with special educational need or challenging decision to exclude their child from school.
For more information see their website: www.ace-ed.org.uk