The government is expected to respond to proposals to improve children’s social care in the coming days, but why has there been barely a mention of adoption? Katharine Slocombe, policy and public affairs adviser at Adoption UK sets out why this is a mistake. Read more
As an ambassador for the Reading is Magic children’s literary festival, Rebecca Brooks suggests some activities to keep the creative magic going. Read more
Author of the bestselling When the Adults Change series of books on relational approaches to supporting behaviour in schools, Paul Dix is already a well-known figure in education circles. In his latest book for parents, he turns his attention closer to home. AUK’s Education Policy Advisor takes a look. Read more
Neurodevelopmental paediatrician, Dr Patrician Jackson looks back over the progress made on FASD education and support, and the work still to be done. Read more
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We were delighted to welcome the Scottish Adult Adoptee Movement (SAAM) to Adoption Week Scotland 2023. SAAM is a group of adult adoptees working to change the narrative around adoption and give a voice to adoptees in Scotland. Fiona Menzies-Henderson, from SAAM, explains why it’s so important to listen to adult adoptees and how working with AUK Scotland is an opportunity to share their lived experiences of adoption. Read more
This year’s theme focuses on the critical need to listen to individuals and families about their experiences of adoption. Read more
Bringing people together is an important part of what we do at Adoption UK. CEO Emily Frith looks back on a busy summer of events and the benefits of these fun-filled opportunities in building long term connections. Read more
Our Education Policy advisor Becky Brooks is the ambassador for the opening event of the Reading is Magic Festival - a celebration of the 20th anniversary of How to Train Your Dragon, with Cressida Cowell. Becky writes about what reading and storytelling means to her and her children and invites you to join her at this free online event on 2 October. Read more
Lillybelle, aged 11, has written a book about her adoption journey called In My Own Words. In her blog she writes about the advice she would give to her younger self. Read more
Last week news reports revealed that children who have made a serious attempt on their life are not meeting thresholds for mental health services. This bleak reality is not news to many children and young people with care experience and their families – adoptive parents, kinship carers and foster parents. Read more
Is the pressure of exam season threatening the wellbeing and stability of your adoptive or kinship family? We asked young adults, parents and carers for their advice. Read more
Cara was adopted by Chris and Joe when she was two years old. They write about Cara’s speech and language needs, how they taught Cara to sign and what parenting life is like for the two adoptive dads, both of whom are profoundly deaf. Read more