Action Change Equality (ACE) groups are for children and young people who:
- are under the age of 19
- have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)
- attend a school or college in Royal Greenwich
The groups are based in schools.
Being part of ACE gives children and young people the opportunity to voice their views on making services in Greenwich more suitable for those with SEND.
How ACE groups work
We currently have 14 ACE groups that:
- run in 13 schools across the borough
- involve approximately 70 students
- are supported by school staff who help run ACE meetings
- represent a range of SEND experiences
- tell us what they think about our SEND services
We have plans to expand our ACE groups to involve more children and young people.
ACE meetings
ACE meetings are flexible and interactive. The aim is to let participants contribute in an open and creative way that meets individual communication and learning needs.
Over the past year, ACE groups have:
- told us what’s important to them in Greenwich
- helped to choose the new Head of SEND Outreach Services
- designed hoardings for an upcoming new build
- helped reshape the Royal Observatory
- worked with The Children’s Society and British Transport Police on a national consultation on exploitation
- talked with some managers from the council
How to join an ACE group
If you want to join an ACE group, speak to your Special Educational Needs Coordination Officer (SENCo).
How ACE has helped to change things
ACE groups have influenced a range of different projects over the years.
ACE annual reports
Read our ACE annual reports, which describe what ACE groups did during that year: