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  • Complicated Connections

    Complicated Connections

    Attending a family funeral prompted Ann Bell to reflect on the complicated family connections in adopted peoples' lives. This blog marks the run up to our conference The Power of Connections on 8 October, which ties in the experiences of adopted adults, through a panel discussion and workshops. Read more

  • Adoption UK’s fourth annual Adoption Barometer report published this week

    Adoption UK’s fourth annual Adoption Barometer report published this week

    Rebecca Brooks, author of the Adoption Barometer, summarises this year's headlines in our latest blog. Read more

  • Letter to the Editor of the Sunday Times

    Letter to the Editor of the Sunday Times

    AUK’s response to yesterday’s Sunday Times article about adoption support. Read more

  • Making contact a positive part of our lives: a perspective on The Adoption Barometer 2022

    Making contact a positive part of our lives: a perspective on The Adoption Barometer 2022

    Making contact a positive part of our lives: a perspective on The Adoption Barometer 2022 Adopted person and adoption social worker Heather Liveston gives her personal perspective on the forthcoming Adoption Barometer. Read more

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Latest blogs

Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Top 5 things I’ve learned since joining Adoption UK  - CEO Emily Frith

Top 5 things I’ve learned since joining Adoption UK  - CEO Emily Frith

CEO Emily Frith looks back over her time at Adoption UK so far - the highlights and things she has learned. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 27th December, 2022

2022: A roller coaster year of education policy in England

2022: A roller coaster year of education policy in England

Our Education Policy Advisor, Rebecca Brooks rounds up a roller coaster year of education policy in England. Despite all the turbulence, there has still been some progress and we hope this will continue into the new year. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 27th December, 2022

Navigating the Christmas Party season

Navigating the Christmas Party season

Christmas can be a triggering time for our little ones. Parties can often be tricky to manage. The combination of Christmas and a party is something else entirely. Lizzy Fraser shares her tips on taking children out to any Christmas Party. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 8th December, 2022

Parliamentarians debate the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England

Parliamentarians debate the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England

Last week, Members of Parliament took part in a debate on The Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England. Whilst it was mostly focused on children currently in care, or at risk of entering care, adoption was also part of the discussion. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 1st December, 2022

Updated: 2nd December, 2022

Learning isn’t confined to school

Learning isn’t confined to school

Education is not confined to the walls of a school. Real life opportunities like a visit to the dentist and the bringing home of a new puppy are learning experiences that allow our children to process what has happened to them, fill in developmental gaps and move on with their life, wiser and more resilient. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 5th November, 2022

Welcome to our new Adoption Today editor

Welcome to our new Adoption Today editor

Adoption Today editor Sally Donovan hands over the baton to new editor, Kate Marsh. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 27th October, 2022

Comments: 1

Race and representation in adoption - why is it important?

Race and representation in adoption - why is it important?

17 year old Sinead was adopted at the age of 2 with her brother. To mark Black History Month, she reflects on race and representation in adoption. Read more

Posted to: Latest blogs

Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 21st October, 2022

Comments: 1

Our new Chief Exec looks back on a busy first week

A week into the role, AUK’s new Chief Exec reflects on what’s she’s learned so far. Read more

Posted to: Latest blogs

Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 10th October, 2022

The Power of Connections panel of experience

The Power of Connections panel of experience

Come along to The Power of Connections conference in Bristol on 8 October. Listen to the panel sessions, hear from our keynote speaker Beverley Barnett-Jones and choose from a wide-range of workshops for adoptive parents, adopted adults and supporting professionals. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 30th September, 2022

Complicated Connections

Complicated Connections

Attending a family funeral prompted Ann Bell to reflect on the complicated family connections in adopted peoples' lives. This blog marks the run up to our conference The Power of Connections on 8 October, which ties in the experiences of adopted adults, through a panel discussion and workshops. Read more

Posted to: Latest blogs

Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 1st September, 2022

Updated: 13th September, 2022

Making Happy Memories

Making Happy Memories

An adopter writes about making wonderful memories at a summer camp for adoptive families. Read more

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Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 30th August, 2022

Fundraising hero in top gear

Fundraising hero in top gear

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Posted to: Latest blogs

Welcome to our Latest Blogs – news and views from the Adoption UK team, our wider community and guest writers.

If you would like to suggest content, or if you are interested in writing a blog for us, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch at [email protected] 

You can also access our Blog Archive to see previous blogs on Education and from our Chief Executive as well as stories from adopters.

If you are a registered website user and comment on a blog please be aware your name will appear against your comment. For more details contact [email protected] 

Published: 23rd August, 2022

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