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Conferences and Seminars
Adoption UK runs a number of events around the country, to bring the latest ideas on adoption-related issues to prospective adopters, adoptive parents and practitioners.
The Law and Adopters' Rights
When: Friday 10 February 2012
Where: BRISTOL
Time: 10am - 4:30pm (registration from 9:30am)
Speaker: Shefali Shah (Lawyer)
This seminar from Adoption UK’s Legal Adviser offers a lawyer’s guide to the rights of the adoptive parent on problem issues such as access to support or respite, access to children’s case files, and applications for assessment.
Joint conference in partnership with BAAF
Effective Adoption Support: preventing adoption disruption
When: Monday 20 February 2012
Where: Woburn House Conference Centre, LONDON
Time: 10am-4pm (registration from 09:30am)
Closing date for bookings: 6 February 2012
This joint conference, run in partnership with the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF), will focus on the importance of helping adopters work on their relationship with their adoptive child(ren) and of early interventions for adoptive families to prevent more significant difficulties arising.
Book your place on this conference
To book a place on this conference, please download the booking form below and return to the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (address provided on booking form).
*Don't miss the early booking rate - ends 28 November 2011
Booking Form and Further Information (PDF) - Effective Adoption Support
Booking Form (Word) - Effective Adoption Support
What about me? Attachment in the Classroom: practical strategies to help adopters and teachers
When: Monday 27 February 2012
Where: BELFAST
Time: 10am-4:30pm (registration from 9:30am)
Speaker: Louise Bomber (Attachment Support Teacher and Therapist)
Louise Bombér presents practical strategies to help adopters, teachers, social workers, SENCOs and designated education staff working with LAC or adopted children affected by issues of attachment and loss.
Pre-natal Alcohol and the Adopted Child
When: Friday 23 March 2012
Where: DUNDEE
Time: 10am-4:30pm (registration from 9:30am)
Speakers: Dr Raja Mukherjee (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Julie Brown (FASD Trust)
This conference examines the diagnosis and assessment of children affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Dr Mukherjee, a leading clinician, offers a real understanding of the effects of prenatal alcohol and with Julia Brown looks at the implications for parents and carers.
Book your place on this conference