Schools of Character Kitemark Awarded Internationally
Following the development of a virtual assessment process for the Schools of Character kitemark, ACE will now be accepting Kitemark applications from schools and colleges anywhere in the world.
Professional Development Training
A School of Character is defined by the staff and school leaders that set the vision and embed character across the whole school. Equally important to the flourishment of any school or college is the management of pupil behaviour through a character-based approach.
Charities of Character
ACE recognises the crucial role that the charity sector plays in enabling the flourishment of children and young people through the development of character. In order to recognise this a Charity of Character kitemark pilot is currently being launched.
Becoming a School of Character Webinar
Join us on our Becoming a School of Character webinar Tuesday 19th May 11am and Wednesday 17th June 11am.
ACE Launches Professional Development Training
This year ACE is launching a character education training programme, with reduced rates for members. Following requests from members for support and training in how to manage behaviour and attitudes through character education, a bespoke training session on this topic will be held in the Spring.
Being a School of Character- Lessons from Northampton Academy
ACE previously awarded Northampton Academy with the School of Character Kitemark due to its impressive approach to character education. More recently Ofsted inspected the school and praised...
Damian Hinds to speak at ACE 2020 Conference
Former Education Minister Damian Hinds, who previously stated that character is just as crucial to young people’s future success as academic qualifications, will be speaking at this year’s ACE annual conference along with other key speakers within the field of Character Education.
Schools of Character Kitemark Revamp
ACE have revamped the Kitemark for members so it can go further in assisting schools and colleges in enabling their pupils to flourish through character education. Changes have also been made so it can support schools to deliver on Ofsted’s 2019 requirements.
2019 Annual Conference
Thank you to all the delegates and speakers who attended the 2019 ACE Annual Conference at Northampton Academy on Friday, 12th July. We were very pleased with another successful conference and look forward to seeing you next year.
Recognition by the Secretary of State
On the 7th Feburary 2019 a speech by Damien Hinds on Character Education mentioned and recognised Association for Character Edcucation's work around the Schools of Character Kitemark. In the speech the Secretary of State said "We are also exploring how schools could be recognised or accredited for the work they have done in this area..."