The Adoption Support Fund - the First Year

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We respond to the government’s back to school plans

Guidance for full opening of schools in England has been issued by the Department for Education today (July 2nd 2020). Here is our summary of the essential information for parents and carers.
Adoption UK webinar with Sarah Fisher: Supporting children on their return to school

Helpful tips and hints on helping children returning to school after lockdown.
Managing your Energy

How a childhood love of crafting has become a “sweet spot” activity that gives me feelings of effectiveness, effortless absorption and fulfilment.
Government’s ‘back to school’ plan needs a radical re-think

We have a unique opportunity to re-imagine education in our nation. Let’s not allow it to pass us by.

APPG for Adoption and Permanence

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adoption and Permanence (APPGAP) was establish in February 2019 and aims to:
The Adoption Support Fund – how it's working for families

Adoption UK is proud to announce that their updated online Adoption Support Fund (ASF) guide has now been published, to mark National Adoption Week 2017.
ASF Newsletter

This newsletter is designed to bring you news, views and information that should help make clear what is available through the Adoption Support Fund. Archived newsletters can be found below.
Parents' questions answered

Here we provide answers to a number of frequently asked questions about the Adoption Support Fund.
Statistics

The following statistics show how many people are benefiting from the Adoption Support Fund (as of 1 April 2017) and the types of therapies that are being applied for.
What won't the fund pay for?

Local authorities and adoption agencies should already be providing a certain amount to their adoptive families:
What will the fund pay for?

The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) will pay for therapeutic services that are not currently provided by local authorities. These include:
The Process

Here we illustrate the Adoption Support Fund process:
Fair Access Limit FAQs

Here we provide answers to a number of frequently asked questions about the Fair Access Limit.

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The myth of ‘catching up’ after Covid-19

When I was in secondary school, my parents requested permission to remove me from school during term time for a week to go on a holiday of a lifetime. The school reluctantly agreed, on the condition that I would work hard to ‘catch up’ the work that I missed.
Join us

Join the thousands of prospective adopters, adoptive families and professionals that make up Adoption UK’s supportive community.
Support

Make connections: through our Helpline, Online Forums and Support Groups
Family membership

Join our community – become a family member today.
Contact Us

Contact information for Adoption UK.
Research

We are committed to conducting, supporting, and disseminating research.
Helpline

Our helpline advisers offer practical suggestions, information and encouragement, or can point you in the right direction for specialist help.
Jobs

Adoption UK is looking for some talented new people to join our growing team.
Equal Chance Campaign

All children deserve an equal chance at school.