Ākonga Eligibility
for AE Support
Our mission is to support the needs of ākonga (young people) who are from all communities in central and east Auckland. If a young person in Year 9, 10, or 11 is at risk and is struggling with school or has already disengaged, our ACES Alternative Education programme could be the right fit for them. To find out more or to start the AE Referral > Enrolment process, please read the information below and get in touch with us. We're here to help guide you: the school, whānau, caregiver or professional every step of the way.
We Care
E aroha ana mātou
Our AE Enrolment Process
& Communication
Supporting Ākonga Success
Supporting Ākonga Success
We understand that transitioning to a new school environment can be a big step for a young person and their family. Our "Moving IN" process is designed to be a warm and supportive experience, ensuring ākonga feels secure and well-cared for from day one.
After we receive a Request for AE Support, a member of our Student Support team will meet with you for an initial hui (meeting). Together, we will gather all the necessary information about your ākonga. With their guidance and kōrero (conversation), we will complete the enrolment application. From this, we'll create a comprehensive Individual Education Plan (IEP) or CAP Aims, which are specifically designed to support ākonga's educational growth and help them transition smoothly back to a mainstream setting if that is their goal.
Our dedicated Student Support Team works closely with local schools, whānau, caregivers, and professionals. We believe this collaborative and holistic approach is key to supporting your ākonga's development and ensuring a smooth transition into our alternative education learning space.
Caring for Specific Needs
of our Learners
For ākonga with specific needs, such as those who are neurodiverse or have multiple agencies involved in their care, our Pedagogical Leader, will organize a Professionals' Hui. This is a collaborative meeting with everyone involved in the child’s support network. In this meeting, we’ll clarify who's responsible for what, identify the resources we can provide, and create essential plans, like a Behavioural Management Plan, to ensure a smooth and strong transition for the young person into our school.
Our AE Enrolment Requirements Needed to Support a Collaboration Action Plan
For schools or MoE requesting support please attach the following information to your Request for Support
Attendance Records
Literacy & Numeracy Assessment Details
Pastoral Care Reports and most recent School Report
Assisted Learning Support Details
RTLB
(or MoE Learning Support) Individual Education Plan
Starting the AE Enrolment Journey
Our intake process starts with completing a Request for Student Support form which you can download below. You have two options This must can be submitted to enrolment@aces.school.nz or bring with you to your next ACES AE hui. Please fill out the form to the best of your ability. Click on the information icon below for steps to save the form from your browser.
Download our
Student Handbook
Whakawhanaungatanga are the connections in place between ACES AE and the student with whānau / families. Together ACES AE aims to deliver an education to achieve the best transition exit plan for the student enrolled. To demonstrate everyday whakawhanaungatanga, ACES core values is H.E.A.R.T.
Read more about our ACES core values and HEART here in our Student Handbook here.
Whai Koha Ki a Koe,
Ki Ngā Tāngata Katoa,
Ki Te Taiao Hoki
RESPECT YOURSELF,
RESPECT OTHERS AND
RESPECT OUR ENVIRONMENT
Need more information about referring a young person to ACES AE? Contact us below.
Maungawhau Campus - Level 2, 520 Queen Street, Auckland
Maungarei Campus - 18 Pilkington Road, Panmure, Auckland
