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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.

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Surviving Online Learning - a One Stop Resource Shop

Surviving Online Learning - a One Stop Resource Shop

Bamboozled by online learning? Need some structure to your day? Here are 8 websites (and a video) that could help you to survive online learning during Lockdown. 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.

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Published: 15th January, 2021

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Adoption UK is 50

Adoption UK is 50

Our CEO's blog on our rebrand & 50th Anniversary 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.

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Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 20th January, 2021

Author: Sue Armstrong Brown

Comments: 4

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You, me and the problem

You, me and the problem

We are starting 2021 back in the throws of online learning! This is riddled with difficulties for every child who has additional support needs, their family and their teachers! 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] 

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Published: 6th January, 2021

Updated: 15th January, 2021

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School Closures

School Closures

What does the new lockdown mean for adopted children and school? We cut to the chase in our new blog. 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] 

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Published: 5th January, 2021

Updated: 15th January, 2021

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Experts by experience – sharing our members’ collective expertise with NICE

Experts by experience – sharing our members’ collective expertise with NICE

We were invited by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to give expert testimony to one of its committees. 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] 

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Published: 10th December, 2020

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Pupil Premium Plus - the lowdown

Pupil Premium Plus - the lowdown

What is pupil premium, and why should you make sure your child’s school benefits? 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] 

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Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

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Choosing Your Child’s School

Choosing Your Child’s School

Choosing a primary or secondary school for your child has been made all the more difficult this year. Our Education Policy Advisor, Rebecca Brooks, has some advice. 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] 

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Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 18th December, 2020

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‘Care-Experienced’: The Importance of Language

‘Care-Experienced’: The Importance of Language

Some people see labels, where I see signposts; there is no denying that the language we use can be powerful. 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.

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Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 18th December, 2020

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Therapeutic Re-Parenting

Therapeutic Re-Parenting

A Listen, Think, Draw illustration of Dr Karen Triesman's recent webinar on Therapeutic-re-parenting 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.

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Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 18th December, 2020

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A time to self-reflect

A time to self-reflect

Guest blogger, Damian Kerlin, looks at why and when self-reflection can help your family progress Read more

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

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Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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Tomorrow is Another Day

Tomorrow is Another Day

A beautiful poem showing the love and dedication through the struggles from one Mum to her son. 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.

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Published: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

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We need to talk about FASD

We need to talk about FASD

Barbara Ogston, our FASD Advisor for FASD Hub Scotland, explains what FASD is and how, through own her work and parenting, she has learnt and understood far more about this condition 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: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

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