Ace Global Consultancy Group was established to bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and operational reality. Our team comprises former inspectors and senior leaders who possess a forensic understanding of the UK children’s social care landscape.
We operate on a framework of awakening and sustainable change, ensuring that every provision we support is not merely compliant, but truly exceptional. By providing rigorous oversight and strategic coaching, we empower providers to navigate complex Ofsted frameworks with confidence and clarity.
National Impact
Operating a nationwide caseload, we provide consistent, high-level oversight to residential homes and early years provisions across the country.
Surgical Insight
Our methodology is rooted in identifying operational strengths and surgically addressing deficits to facilitate long-term growth.
Strategic Leadership
Aysha McDonald
As an established entrepreneur within the care sector, Aysha has successfully founded multiple provisions, including semi-independent living accommodation, nurseries, and out-of-school settings. Holding a BA Hons in Community and Youth Studies, she has served as both the Responsible Individual for children’s residential services and the Nominated Individual for early years provisions. Aysha is deeply passionate about facilitating quality, sustainable care that transcends standard compliance to truly meet the complex needs of children.
Lane Anthony
An Ofsted-trained Inspector (Education) and former school leader, Lane provides specialist consultancy on Independent School development and SEND Post-16 provision. He is a published author on neuro-affirming practice, with works including Autism: A Superpower – An Awakening. Lane supports clients from initial concept through to the delivery of fully operational educational infrastructures, currently overseeing provisions preparing for rigorous readiness inspections.
Jo Fisher
A qualified SENDCo and Assistant Headteacher, Jo is a specialist in neurodiversity and educational advocacy. As the co-author of The Dynamic Development Plan (DDP), she champions a strengths-based approach to learning and wellbeing. Jo has authored numerous resource booklets for parents focused on Autism and neuro-inclusion, and she frequently speaks nationally, empowering parents to navigate the complexities of educational provision to ensure their child’s specific needs are met.
Craig Simpson
A long-term business partner to the group, Craig brings a wealth of operational expertise in the establishment of semi-independent provisions and day care nurseries. Holding a Level 5 degree in leadership and management for residential and childcare, Craig has extensive experience as a nominated individual and service manager. His background provides a robust foundation for identifying operational excellence within diverse childcare settings.
Whether facilitating a new registration or providing independent Regulation 44 inspections, our commitment remains the same: to ensure children and young people are supported within settings that prioritise their outcomes through excellence in care.