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Starting School

For some children the idea of starting school can be a daunting prospect. Like anyone facing change, children often have common worries – ‘I won’t know anyone’, ‘Will I make any friends?’ and ‘What if….’ Children may also miss their parents and siblings to begin with. But most settle into school quite easily and enjoy their new activities and friends.

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Back to School

For some children the idea of going to school after a long summer off can be a daunting prospect. Whether going to school for the first time, moving into a new year group or moving on to senior school, children often have similar worries but often things will settle down quite quickly.

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Advice Lines Opening Times August 2011

ACE Advice Lines - open during August 2011.

We will be operating advice line services throughout August, so be sure to give us a call!

ACE Advice Line 0808 800 5793 (Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm) calls are free from UK landlines and all major mobile networks - 3, Orange, Virgin, Vodaphone, T-Mobile and O2.

Exclusion Advice Line 0808 800 0327 (Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm) calls are free from UK landlines and all major mobile networks - 3, Orange, Virgin, Vodaphone, T-Mobile and O2.

Understanding Autism New Training

Understanding Autism - London 14 October 2011

We have introduced a brand new seminar to the ACE autumn seminar programme.

It aims to:

develop a better understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
consider classroom learning issues for pupils with ASD
covers practical case studies, discussion and sharing good practice

Dont miss our early bird booking discount!

10% discount for all bookings received by end of August

Infant Class Size Appeals

Appealing for a place in an Infant Class

If your child has been refused a school place you must be told in writing why your application was unsuccessful and that you have a right to make an appeal. You can appeal even if you have accepted another school place and you can appeal for more than one school.

If your child has been refused a place in an infant class (where the majority of children will become 5, 6 or 7 during the school year), there are some things you need to bear in mind when appealing:

There is a legal limit of 30 children per qualified teacher in infant classes.

Infant class size appeals are when a school place has been refused on the grounds that the school cannot take more than the legal limit of 30 pupils in a class.

The appeal panel can only look at:

the lawfulness of the admissions arrangements
if a mistake was made in not offering your child a place and/or
if it was unreasonable to refuse your application

(In law, "unreasonable" has a very narrow meaning: see our Appealing for a School booklet for more details.)

Not all appeals for infant classes are infant class size appeals. It only applies when the class has 30 children. Appeals for smaller infant classes would be treated as a normal appeal. Make sure you know what type of appeal you are making so that you can prepare properly.

If you decide to go ahead with an infant class size appeal, you should follow the instructions set out in the letter telling you that your child has been turned down. The letter may include an appeal form. If not, send a letter to the Admission Authority saying you want to appeal. ACE has a sample letter in the Appealing for a School booklet.

Set out in the letter the detrimental consequences of your child not going to your preferred school. Explain why this is unreasonable for your child.

Before the Appeal Hearing, think about what you need to say and prepare. ACE can advise you on what to include.

It is very difficult to win an infant class size appeal. You will only be successful if the panel decides that your child was turned down wrongly because the admission arrangements were unlawful of a mistake was made and your child would have been given a place if a mistake was not made and/or it was unreasonable (in the legal sense) to refuse your application.

You will be told the panels decision by letter. If you win, your child must be offered a place. If you lose, you cannot normally appeal again, unless there is a significant change in your circumstances. If you are unhappy about the way in which your appeal was carried out and you think there has been maladministration, you can complain to the Local Government Ombudsman. Again, ACE can advise you.

Finally, remember that if you have been given a place at a school that you do not want, it is always a good idea to visit the school. You may change your opinion of the school once you have spoken to staff, seen what the school does and addressed any specific concerns you may have about your child.

Contact the ACE Advice Line for more information: 0808 800 5793. Lines are busy at this time of year, so do keep trying. We're here to help!

Appealing for a School Place

Over the last 2 weeks, we have received hundreds of calls from parents who are worried about secondary school places. Whilst it is important to remain realistic - and remember that parents don't actually have a choice of school, but can simply put forward a preference - there are still things you can do if you are really unhappy with the outcome of National Offer Day.

ACE can give lots of information on what to do, but here are some of the most common Q&As:

Q: I didn't get school I want. What do I do now?

A: Appeal to all the schools you applied to. Get on waiting lists.

You can home educate or find another school. But you must ensure your child gets suitable full-time education.

Q: I don't like the school my child has been offered. What can I do?

A: Appeal to other schools but be realistic. Visit & do research - a school's reputation may be unfair & not up-to-date.

Q: The school I've been offered is too far away. What can I do?

A: If the nearest suitable school is 3+ miles away, the Local Authority must supply transport if necessary.

Q: How do I appeal for a school place?

A: Appeal to all the schools you applied to. Get on waiting lists. You have a minimum of 10 days to appeal. Youll get a minimum of 10 days notice of the appeal date. Download ACE's free booklet on Appealing for a School Place here.

If you need more details or have other questions, please contact our free Advice Line on 0808 800 5793.

Netmums Clinic

ACE has been providing the members of Netmums with specialist education advice for sometime. As part of our National Offer Day activities, we are running an online clinic on the Netmums website at between 11am and 5pm on Monday 7 March. After signing up to Netmums, you can put your questions on appealing for a school place to our online adviser.

Simply visit the Netmums website -http://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse

Sign up for free and visit the Coffee House section. Add your question within the 'Secondary Admissions Clinic' area and follow the online chat to see answers to most of the questions that are posed. We look forward to seeing you there!

Alternatively, if you want to talk to ACE adviser on the phone, call our free Advice Line on 0808 800 5793. Our lines are really busy at the moment, so please bear with us and we will take your call as soon as we can.

National Offer Day 2011

1^st March is National Offer Day when thousands of parents across the country learn which secondary school their child has been offered a place at. Many parents and children will be disappointed and won't have received their first preference. It can be a stressful and upsetting time.

But there are things you can do:

Lodge an appeal

Consider alternative schools

ACE can assist you. Our website contains lots of info on how to decide on next steps and what to do when you have decided. Click here for advice.

Over the next few weeks, we will be blogging and tweeting our Top Tips. If you want some specific advice, please call our free Advice Line on 0808 800 5793. Demand for our help is really busy at this time, so you may have trouble getting through to an adviser first time - please bear with us and keep trying.

ACE Needs Your Help

ACE needs your help. Whether you have sought help on an education issue from our free Advice Line or have been browsing our website, we hope that you have found ACE useful. We have been proudly supporting parents and carers for over 50 years, and with our help, thousands of children have been able to make the most of their school days.

Now we need your help. We are seeing the effects of national spending cuts which could result in our services for parents and children being cut back. This comes at a time when the Government is making huge changes to the education system which is leading to more questions for families.

These are difficult times for everyone and the economic climate is making it harder to raise the money we need. That is why we are asking you to help by making a donation towards our work.

We want to go on offering free telephone advice to parents. Demand for our Advice Lines increases year on year and we know that there are many more parents that need our help.

Please help us continue making a difference to children and families. We would be grateful for your support at this critical time. You can click here to make a donation online via CAF or to download our donation leaflet.

The next few months will be crucial for ACE and for the families that rely on us. If you have found our service useful, we hope that you will support us.

Many thanks.

Thank You

We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported our recent foray into the world of Twitter and Facebook!

Although we reach over 100,000 parents and carers each year through our free Advice Line, website and training, we know that there are many families out there struggling with education issues. ACE is a small organisation that punches above its weight and we're here to help! Please help us to spread the word so that ALL children get a fair chance to make the most of their time at school.

Whether a child is struggling with bullying, behaviour difficulties, is truanting or not progressing academically; or if you are a parent who is worried about your child not getting into the school you prefer, or if your child has been excluded - no problem is too big or small for us to tackle.

We have over 50 years of experience and expertise and we are THE organisation to come to for education advice. So please help us to help more families by recommending us to the parents you know or by making a donation to keep our much-needed services going. Thanks!

Applying for a Primary School Place

Saturday 15th January 2011 is the closing date for applying for a primary school place!

This can be a stressful time for parents who want their children to be happy and do well at school. ACE has lots of information to support parents through the process. Click here to see our 'Applying for a School' booklet.

There are some useful things to remember:

1) Many parents believe they have a 'choice' of schools, but this is not true. Parents have a right to express a preference for a school and can give reasons for that preference. This is not the same as having a choice, however, and you may be given your preference or you may not.

2) When selecting preferences, remember to consider your own child's individual needs and strengths, and think about what will be important to them at school. ACE has a list of suggestions for things to consider - check out our 'Applying for a School' booklet.

3) Find out the facts about each school and make up your own mind! Don't be swayed by rumour or hearsay. Each Local Authority will produce a prospectus of all local schools which you can get by contacting their Admissions Department or from their website. You might also want to check out Ofsted inspection reports - www.ofsted.gov.uk. It's also important to visit schools before deciding. The ACE booklet contains a list of questions you could consider when visiting a school.

4) All schools have published admission rules which often come into play if a school has more applications than places. You can find out from the school or the LA how places were allocated last year.

5) Get your application in on time! You will need to fill in one form, listing all your preferences. ACE advises that you put the schools in the order that you really want; list as many preferences as possible; make sure you list at least one school that your child has a good chance of getting into; and take a copy of your form and get receipt of delivery.

Feel free to contact the ACE Advice Line (0808 800 5793) or visit the Applying for a School section on our website for more information.

The Bullying Story - Friday

Our story about Abi and Yasmin started on Monday. It's based on the many dreadful stories about bullying that we hear on our Advice Line. The full story is featured here:

Monday

ABI: I'm Abi. I'm 14. I think I'm great. I'm a bully.

YAS: I'm Yasmin. I'm 14. I hate myself. I'm being bullied.

ABI: I used to be Yasmin's friend. I can't believe it - she's such a loser!

YAS: Abi used to be my friend. I don't know why she's turned on me. I don't know what I've done wrong.

ABI: My new friends are much cooler. Yas sucks up to the teachers. We hate her.

YAS: I want to do OK at school. But I'm so lonely. The others leave me out and call me names.

ABI: Yas is so weak. She cries at the smallest thing. How far can we push her?

YAS: I don't know how much more I can take. This has been going on for weeks now. They're threatening to really hurt me this week.

DAD: I'm Yas's dad. I'm worried about her. She's not been her normal self lately. When I ask, she says she's fine but I've heard her crying.

Tuesday

ABI: Had a row with Mum's boyfriend last night. I can't stand him. I'm so angry. Yas had better watch out!

YAS: Abi cornered me at break. Said she's going to get me. She emptied my bag and took my lunch money. The others just watched and laughed.

ABI: Took Yas's money at break. Me and the girls are so tough. We'll break her soon.

YAS: Couldn't focus in maths today. Abi's gang kept teasing me and whispering. Teacher just told me to ignore it. He doesn't get it.

ABI: Lunchtime was such a laugh! Yas has no friends. And now she's really scared because we threatened to follow her after school.

YAS: I'm really scared. Abi said she's coming for me. How do I stop this? No one understands.

ABI: Yas just won't fight back. We followed her after school. We surrounded her and I kicked her while someone filmed it on their phone.

YAS: Just got home. Abi's gang followed me and she kicked me. There were loads of them, shoving me around. Can't go back to school tomorrow.

ABI: I hate it at home. Mum has no time for me anymore. At least I've got the girls at school.

YAS: Just told Dad what happened today. He was shocked. He says I have to stand up to Abi though. I don't think I can.

DAD: Just found out what's been going on and I can't believe it. I hope the girls will sort it out themselves. I told Yas to tell her teacher.

Wednesday

ABI: Everyone heard about our fight with Yas. Now they all know how weak she is. What use is an 'A' in English now? She's such a swot.

YAS: Told Dad I was ill today but he said I must go to school. Felt sick on the way all because of Abi. What is going to happen today?

YAS: Everyone knows what happened last night. A teacher asked if I'm OK but Abi was watching so I couldn't say anything. No one to talk to.

DAD: Yas was really upset when she got home today. She said her teachers don't think its a problem. I was shocked. I need to do something.

DAD: Found ACE's website. Loads of info on there about bullying. Called their free advice line and the adviser has given me some suggestions.

ACE: Sanjeev called about his daughter's situation. There's lots he can do. He needs to talk to Yas and write down a log of each incident.

ACE: Then he needs to meet her teacher to discuss it. Our booklet 'Tackling Bullying' gives ideas on preparing.

ACE: All schools must have an Anti-Bullying Policy which he should ask to see.

YAS: Dad wants to meet my teacher. I'm scared it will make things worse.

Thursday

ABI: Yas's dad came to school with her today. Guess she's pretty scared. What a baby - can't even fight her own battles.

YAS: Dad is meeting with the Head of Year today. I was so embarrassed & I don't see how it will help. Abi teased me about it.

DAD: On ACE's advice, I'm seeing Yas's teacher. Hope he takes it seriously. Have the incident log & a list of questions that ACE suggested.

ACE: Often schools act quickly to stop bullying. But sometimes parents feel teachers don't listen fully. It's OK to ask questions!

DAD: The Head of Year wasn't that concerned at first. He said 'Girls will be girls' & that they'll probably be friends again soon.

DAD: When I told him about the filmed fight he said that was serious. We spoke about what the school can do.

ACE: The school could ask Abi to apologise to Yas. They could move her to another class & keep her in at breaks.

DAD: I want the bullying to stop & I want Yas to feel better. She has lost her confidence lately.

ACE: There are organisations Yasmin can talk to about her experiences. They will support her and help her get over the upset.

Friday

ABI: I've been told to apologise to Yas. The Head of Year wants me to talk about how I'm feeling.

YAS: Abi seems really quiet today. Dad said the meeting went well & the school is going to help. I hope things get better.

DAD: Because of ACE's advice, I knew to ask the right questions. I saw the Anti-Bullying Policy & the teacher has agreed to take action.

ABI: I've been told that if things don't improve, I could face a Fixed Period Exclusion. I'm being moved to a different class.

YAS: Abi is moving classes. I'm so relieved. I'm going to keep out of her way.

DAD: I'm so glad ACE could help. I felt confident about the options. I will phone them back if things don't get better.

ACE: Schools can do lots to tackle bullying. It can be a theme in assemblies, drama & art projects. Get pupils talking about it!

ACE: Schools can give pupils a bullying box where they can secretly report bullying. Older pupils can be mentors.

ACE: Bullying is serious. It can have long-term effects on the bully and the victim. Schools & parents need to be vigilant. Dont suffer in silence!

If you or your child are being affected by bullying, then download our advice here or call our Advice Line on 0808 800 5793.

Anti-Bullying Week - Day 5

It's the last day of National Anti-Bullying Week but despite all the efforts of organisations that support children and families, we know that bullying goes on every day.

There's lots of help out there, so contact the ACE Advice Line on 0808 800 5793 for more information. Or download our Tackling Bullying booklet here.

TOP ADVICE: Schools must have a Behaviour Policy which will usually include information on bullying. Parents should ask to see the policy. Schools should have a variety of ways in which they tackle bullying and most act quickly to do so. However, if the bullying doesn't stop or you have more questions, contact ACE.

For the final instalments of our case study, follow us on Twitter ( @ACEeducation ), as we find out what happens to our characters:

YAS - a 14 year old girl who is being bullied at school

ABI - a classmate of Yas who is bullying her

DAD - Yas's dad who is trying to tackle the bullying

ACE - an ACE Advisor who supports Yas and her Dad

And if you have been affected by bullying, get in touch with us to share your story or to get help. Email: joanna.westley@ace-ed.org.uk

The Bullying Story - Thursday

Our story about Abi and Yasmin started on Monday, so read our earlier postings to catch up. The story continues here....

ABI: Yas's dad came to school with her today. Guess she's pretty scared. What a baby - can't even fight her own battles.

YAS: Dad is meeting with the Head of Year today. I was so embarrassed & I don't see how it will help. Abi teased me about it.

DAD: On ACE's advice, I'm seeing Yas's teacher. Hope he takes it seriously. Have the incident log & a list of questions that ACE suggested.

ACE: Often schools act quickly to stop bullying. But sometimes parents feel teachers don't listen fully. It's OK to ask questions!

DAD: The Head of Year wasn't that concerned at first. He said 'Girls will be girls' & that they'll probably be friends again soon.

DAD: When I told him about the filmed fight he said that was serious. We spoke about what the school can do.

ACE: The school could ask Abi to apologise to Yas. They could move her to another class & keep her in at breaks.

DAD: I want the bullying to stop & I want Yas to feel better. She has lost her confidence lately.

ACE: There are organisations Yasmin can talk to about her experiences. They will support her and help her get over the upset.

Are you or your child being affected by bullying? Then download our advice here or call our Advice Line on 0808 800 5793.

Anti-Bullying Week - Day 4

ACE reaches over 100,000 parents each year and many of the calls to our Advice Line are about bullying. We are supporting National Anti-Bullying Week by telling the story of Yasmin, a typical schoolgirl who has been bullied by her classmate, Abi.

Often bullying can happen over a long period of time. Parents may not be immediately aware but might have noticed changes in their child's behaviour -they might become quiet and withdrawn and may not want to go to school. It's important that parents talk to their children and if they have concerns about bullying, there's lots they can do to help. Contact the ACE Advice Line on 0808 800 5793 or visit the Anti-Bullying section of our website for more information.

TOP ADVICE: Arrange to meet with your child's teacher to discuss the problem asap. Our Tackling Bullying booklet has lots of advice on how to prepare for the meeting.

YAS - a 14 year old girl who is being bullied at school

ABI - a classmate of Yas who is bullying her

DAD - Yass dad who is trying to tackle the bullying

ACE - an ACE Advisor who supports Yas and her Dad

The Bullying Story - Wednesday

Our Twitter story about Abi and Yasmin started on Monday, so read our earlier postings to catch up. The story continues here:

ABI: Everyone heard about our fight with Yas. Now they all know how weak she is. What use is an 'A' in English now? She's such a swot.

YAS: Told Dad I was ill today but he said I must go to school. Felt sick on the way all because of Abi. What is going to happen today?

YAS: Everyone knows what happened last night. A teacher asked if I'm OK but Abi was watching so I couldn't say anything. No one to talk to.

DAD: Yas was really upset when she got home today. She said her teachers don't think it's a problem. I was shocked. I need to do something.

DAD: Found ACE's website. Loads of info on there about bullying. Called their free advice line and the adviser has given me some suggestions.

ACE: Sanjeev called about his daughter's situation. There's lots he can do. He needs to talk to Yas and write down a log of each incident.

ACE: Then he needs to meet her teacher to discuss it. Our booklet 'Tackling Bullying' gives ideas on preparing.

ACE: All schools must have an Anti-Bullying Policy which he should ask to see.

YAS: Dad wants to meet my teacher. I'm scared it will make things worse.

Are you or your child being affected by bullying? Then download our advice here or call our Advice Line on 0808 800 5793.

Anti-Bullying Week - Day 3

If you've been following our story about Yasmin and Abi on Twitter, you'll know that Yasmin has finally told her dad what's been happening to her at school. Like many of the cases we hear on our Advice Line, it can take a while for a child to tell their parents that they're being bullied. But once a parent finds out, there's lots they can do to support their child and stop the bullying.

TOP ADVICE: To begin with, parents should write a log of what's happening to their child and when.

Contact the ACE Advice Line for more information: 0808 800 5793. Or download our newly updated Tackling Bullying booklet here.

Keep following our story on Twitter ( @ACEeducation ) to find out what happens next to our characters:

YAS - a 14 year old girl who is being bullied at school

ABI - a classmate of Yas who is bullying her

DAD - Yas's dad who is trying to tackle the bullying

ACE - an ACE Advisor who supports Yas and her Dad

The Bullying Story - Tuesday

Our story about Abi and Yasmin started on Monday, so read that posting to catch up. The story continues here....

ABI: Had a row with Mum's boyfriend last night. I can't stand him. I'm so angry. Yas had better watch out!

YAS: Abi cornered me at break. Said she's going to get me. She emptied my bag and took my lunch money. The others just watched and laughed.

ABI: Took Yas's money at break. Me and the girls are so tough. We'll break her soon.

YAS: Couldn't focus in maths today. Abi's gang kept teasing me and whispering. Teacher just told me to ignore it. He doesn't get it.

ABI: Lunchtime was such a laugh! Yas has no friends. And now she's really scared because we threatened to follow her after school.

YAS: I'm really scared. Abi said she's coming for me. How do I stop this? No one understands.

ABI: Yas just won't fight back. We followed her after school. We surrounded her and I kicked her while someone filmed it on their phone.

YAS: Just got home. Abi's gang followed me and she kicked me. There were loads of them, shoving me around. Can't go back to school tomorrow.

ABI: I hate it at home. Mum has no time for me anymore. At least I've got the girls at school.

YAS: Just told Dad what happened today. He was shocked. He says I have to stand up to Abi though. I don't think I can.

DAD: Just found out what's been going on and I can't believe it. I hope the girls will sort it out themselves. I told Yas to tell her teacher.

Are you or your child being affected by bullying? Then download our advice here or call our Advice Line on 0808 800 5793.

Anti-Bullying Week - Day 2

We are recreating a story of bullying on Twitter throughout this week. Get involved and tell us how you've been affected by bullying or what advice you would give to the characters in our story:

YAS - a 14 year old girl who is being bullied at school

ABI - a classmate of Yas who is bullying her

DAD - Yass dad who is trying to tackle the bullying

ACE - an ACE Advisor who supports Yas and her Dad

Bullying affects thousands of children and can range from name-calling and teasing to more serious physical violence. Its effects can last long into adulthood. The important thing to remember is that there is lots of advice and support out there.

Contact the ACE Advice Line on 0808 800 5793 if you are a parent concerned that your child is being bullied. We can also provide information on other organisations that provide emotional support to children.

It's important that we all work together to stop bullying!

The Bullying Story - Monday

Follow ACE through the week as our story about Abi and Yasmin unfolds....

ABI: I'm Abi. I'm 14. I think I'm great. I'm a bully.

YAS: I'm Yasmin. I'm 14. I hate myself. I'm being bullied.

ABI: I used to be Yasmin's friend. I can't believe it - she's such a loser!

YAS: Abi used to be my friend. I don't know why she's turned on me. I don't know what I've done wrong.

ABI: My new friends are much cooler. Yas sucks up to the teachers. We hate her.

YAS: I want to do OK at school. But I’m so lonely. The others leave me out and call me names.

ABI: Yas is so weak. She cries at the smallest thing. How far can we push her?

YAS: I don't know how much more I can take. This has been going on for weeks now. They're threatening to really hurt me this week.

DAD: I'm Yas's dad. I'm worried about her. She's not been her normal self lately. When I ask, she says she's fine but I've heard her crying.

Are you or your child being affected by bullying? Then download our anti-bullying advice here or call our Advice Line on 0808 800 5793.

Anti-Bullying Week Begins

ACE is supporting National Anti-Bullying Week. We are recreating a typical story of bullying throughout the week on Twitter ( @ACEeducation ). The story features 4 characters:

YAS - a 14 year old girl who is being bullied at achool

ABI - a classmate of Yas who is bullying her

DAD - Yas's dad who is trying to tackle the bullying

ACE - an ACE Advisor who supports Yas and her Dad

Every day this week, we will be posting several tweets from each character through which we'll describe how bullying feels and what can be done about it.

Get involved and offer your comments and advice for Yas and Abi. What would you do if you were there?

Have you been bullied? Are you worried that your child is being bullied? There is lots of help out there and we will be raising awareness during National Anti-Bullying Week. Contact the ACE Advice Line - 0808 800 5793 or click here for more info on bullying.

Anti-Bullying Week - What ACE is doing

Monday 15 November sees the start of National Anti-Bullying Week. Lots of organisations concerned with bullying will be taking part to raise awareness.

ACE receives many calls from parents whose children are experiencing bullying at school, and this year, we are are going to share a typical story, seen through the eyes of two schoolgirls. You can follow the story as it unfolds over the week, on Twitter (@ACEeducation) or via our Blog.

If you or someone you know is being affected by bullying at school, and you need some help or advice, visit the Bullying section of our website by clicking here. Or call our free Advice Line on 0808 800 5793.

Anti-Bullying Week - 5 days to go

National Anti-Bullying Week starts on Monday. We know lots of families are affected by bullying and there is help and support out there. There are organisations that provide emotional support to parents and children and they too are doing lots for National Anti-Bullying Week.

Often, when a parent discovers their child is being bullied, their first concern is to protect him or her. Emotions can run high and it can be an upsetting time for the whole family. Parents may be desperate and might have been trying to deal with the problem on their own. They may also be frustrated if they feel the school hasn't taken the situation seriously, or if the bullying hasn't stopped. That's where ACE comes in! We provide practical advice and explain the rights of parents and the responsibilities of the school. ACE can help to tackle bullying!

Over the next week, follow us on Twitter (@ACEeducation), where we will be sharing our top tips!

Applying for a School Place in 2011

If your child is due to start school or is moving up to a different stage of schooling in 2011, now is the time to start applying! This can be a stressful time for parents but ACE provides all the info you need to know and is here to answer your questions.