AAC Policy
  • AAC Policy
    • Preface
  • Introduction
    • Introduction to the Educational Setting
      • Introduction to AAC
  • Defining AAC
    • Integration and Effectiveness
  • AAC Policy Statement
    • Road Map to Success
    • Knowledge and Skills
    • Access to Specialist Assessments
    • Staff belief
    • Staff Timing
    • Setting-owned Technology
    • Connectivity
    • Setting Structure
  • Educational Context
  • Legal Considerations
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Ongoing Training and Development
    • Induction Training
    • Whole Staff Training
    • Specific Staff Training
    • Caregiver Training
    • External Training Agencies
  • Transition
    • Communication Passports
    • Transition Visits
  • Funding Options
  • Conclusion
  • References and Resources
  • Appendix 1: Brays School Pledge
  • Appendix 2: Support Tiers
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AAC Policy

A guide to developing an effective AAC policy in education settings

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Last updated 8 months ago

Published by

Ace Centre

Hollinwood Business Centre

Oldham OL8 3QL

0800 080 3115

Registered Charity No. 1089313

Coordinated by

Katy Leckenby and Samantha McNeilly with the help of many colleagues at Ace Centre

Edited by Tina Voizey

This guide builds upon Ace Centre’s “Developing AAC Policies in Schools” document from 2001 with contributions from 25 professionals working in the field of AAC. It has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the current situation within education settings in England, leading the way forward for successful inclusion of AAC users, through the promotion of AAC policies.

We would like to thank all those who contributed to the original document and recognise the work of the editors who pulled it together to share with the world;

Sue Chinner

Gillian Hazell

Paul Skinner

Pat Thomas

Gill Williams

We would also like to thank our Partnership schools who have driven and shaped this new edition;

Brays School

Co-Op Delius

Greenfold School

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