Training Seminars - Education Law and Guidance

Our training courses

• Assume a basic knowledge of the education system
• Give an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the policy, law and guidance and its application to everyday educational practice
• Cover case law, ombudsman's decisions, practical case studies, discussion and sharing of good practice
• Are constantly updated with relevant law and guidance
• Include a fully comprehensive training manual with extensive notes for future reference
• Give a stimulating day of networking and exchanging ideas with other professionals

All ACE courses are accredited by The Law Society, The Bar Council and the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX).

Admissions and Admission Appeals

London: Thursday 8th March 2012 (CXQ/ACEL/AA40)

York: Wednesday 14th March 2012 (CXQ/ACEL/AA41)

Admission arrangements; consultation, determination and publication

• Understand the new 2011 Admissions and Admission Appeals code
• Considers the impact of human rights and equality legislation
• Covers case law, Ombudsman and Adjudicator decisions

Full day 5.5 CPD hours

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

London: Thursday 23rd February 2012(CXQ/ACEL/SEND11)

York: Wednesday 29th February 2012 (CXQ/ACEL/SEND12)

The legal and good practice frameworks around Special Educational Needs

• SEND tribunal rules and preparing a case for appeal
• Covers case law, practical case studies, discussion and sharing of good practice

Full day 5.5 CPD hours

Exclusions and exclusion appeals

London: Friday 2nd March 2012 (CXQ/ACEL/EA39)

York: Wednesday 7th March 2012 (CXQ/ACEL/EA40)

Law and guidance covering headteacher's decision to exclude

• Governors and appeal panels' decision-making processes
• Impact of human rights, equality legislation, case law and ombudsman decisions

Full day 5.5 CPD hours

The new Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)

London: Thursday 15th March 2012 (CXQ/ACEL/PSED1)

• The new PSED came into effect on 6th April 2011
• Is your school compliant?
• Covers new duties imposed on school governing bodies by the Equality Act

Half day 3 CPD hours

Prices

MEMBER’S DISCOUNT

10% discount for the named member or as agreed.

Some comments from delegates attending Spring 2011 Seminars:

"Trainer is very knowledgeable and informed"

"Extremely interesting - fast paced but points covered well and thorough questioning"

"User friendly and practical"

"Good to discuss and share with others from different professions"

"Very comprehensive manual - thank you"

You can download a booking form here and return the completed form to us by email or by fax.

Email: training@ace-ed.org.uk

Fax: 020 7354 9069

Tel: 0207 704 3370

Additional Training packs can be bought for £100 (0% VAT)