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  • A letter to my younger self by Lillybelle

    A letter to my younger self by Lillybelle

    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

  • Exam revision – a trauma-informed approach

    Exam revision – a trauma-informed approach

    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

  • Chris, Joe and Cara’s story

    Chris, Joe and Cara’s story

    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

  • FASD – Building on 20 years of progress

    FASD – Building on 20 years of progress

    Barbara Ogston leads the FASD Hub Scotland, which is funded by the Scottish government and run by Adoption UK. She reflects back on the progress taking place in FASD diagnosis, understanding and support. Read more

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  • Exam revision – a trauma-informed approach
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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] 

A letter to my younger self by Lillybelle

A letter to my younger self by Lillybelle

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

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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: 7th May, 2023

Child mental health services in crisis

Child mental health services in crisis

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

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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: 4th May, 2023

Exam revision – a trauma-informed approach

Exam revision – a trauma-informed approach

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

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: 18th April, 2023

Chris, Joe and Cara’s story

Chris, Joe and Cara’s story

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

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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: 11th April, 2023

Updated: 14th April, 2023

Comments: 1

FASD – Building on 20 years of progress

FASD – Building on 20 years of progress

Barbara Ogston leads the FASD Hub Scotland, which is funded by the Scottish government and run by Adoption UK. She reflects back on the progress taking place in FASD diagnosis, understanding and support. 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: 5th April, 2023

Mother’s Day, DNA and bunions

Mother’s Day, DNA and bunions

R writes about Mother's Day from the perspective of an adopted person in 'Mother's Day, DNA and Bunions'. 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: 19th March, 2023

Updated: 5th April, 2023

Government scraps plans to publish 10-year mental health plan as country faces biggest mental health crisis in history

Government scraps plans to publish 10-year mental health plan as country faces biggest mental health crisis in history

The plan was due to be released last week and the last minute U-turn has received widespread condemnation from mental health and children's sectors. Our policy advisor, Katharine Slocombe explains what this means for the adoption sector. 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 February, 2023

Updated: 5th April, 2023

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

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: 27th December, 2022

Updated: 5th April, 2023

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

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: 27th December, 2022

Updated: 5th April, 2023

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

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: 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

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 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

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: 5th November, 2022

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